2022 Laity Address
Lay Ministry
All of God's people, in all places and at all times, are called to love and serve.
This means each member of the United Methodist Church is called to be in ministry - not just those who are called into ordained ministry. This call to service of evey member is what we refer to as the Ministry of the Laity.
We rejoice in God's Call to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Claimed by baptism and nurtured by God's redeeming love and grace, we are compelled to live under the direction of the Holy Spirit. We are called to an every-moment ministry.
Ministry of the laity is:
- Living faithfully as disciples of Jesus Christ in our everyday life.
- Responding to God's gifts of grace and call to serve.
- Using our gifts and resources to serve others.
- Loving our neighbors
- Living out the Gospels in all our relationships - at home, at school, at work, at play, in our communities and in our world.
- All of the above and more
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All of God's people, in all places and at all times, are called to love and serve.
This means each member of the United Methodist Church is called to be in ministry - not just those who are called into ordained ministry. This call to service of evey member is what we refer to as the Ministry of the Laity.
We rejoice in God's Call to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Claimed by baptism and nurtured by God's redeeming love and grace, we are compelled to live under the direction of the Holy Spirit. We are called to an every-moment ministry.
Ministry of the laity is:
- Living faithfully as disciples of Jesus Christ in our everyday life.
- Responding to God's gifts of grace and call to serve.
- Using our gifts and resources to serve others.
- Loving our neighbors
- Living out the Gospels in all our relationships - at home, at school, at work, at play, in our communities and in our world.
- All of the above and more
Lay Ministry Posts
Annual Conference 2023: Laity Address reminds United Methodists that our connection makes us stronger
During the Address, Conference Lay Leader Lisa Keys-Mathews discussed how connectionism describes our denominational structure, our method of doing ministry together and, most importantly, our relationships.
August 03, 2023
Bishop Carder to lead workshop on dementia ministry
On Saturday, October 23, the West Ohio Conference will host an all-day webinar on ministering to people with memory issues. North Alabama clergy and laity have been invited to participate.
September 28, 2021
Lay Ministry Blog: The Season of Angels
Some people are collectors and some are not. Unfortunately, I’m one of those people who keeps everything that comes my way. I get the trait honestly, as my parents were collectors. Anyone who was ...
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