As we focus on discipleship, our hope barometer grows exponentially. After all, we are disciples of Jesus Christ, the Hope of the World.
North Alabama congregations have a long and dedicated history of supporting the ministry of UMCOR through giving financial donations, donating relief kits and supplies and serving as volunteers.
The SEJ Conference elected three new bishops and conducted other business. The Committee on Episcopacy announced Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett will return to North Alabama.
I asked the North Alabama District Superintendents to add their voices to mine in naming reasons they are grateful for our clergy.
Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett has issued a call for an additional Special Session of the Annual Conference on May 11, 2023, for the purpose of processing requests for disaffiliation under ¶2553 of the United Methodist Book of Discipline.
UMCOR and its local partners have been hard at work preparing for storm response and recovery.
The called special session of the North Alabama Annual Conference on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, will be in Birmingham in the East Hall Ballrooms of the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC).
Categories of frequently asked questions and responses are now available on the Conference website as a resource of up-to-date and accurate information for North Alabama United Methodists.
As you look around your ministry context, who are the people who aren’t there? Who are the people we have overlooked? Who are the people yearning for relationship? Who are the people who need our help?
This workshop is designed to help facilitators learn how to administer Prepare/Enrich and provide feedback to premarital and married couples using six core and over 20 supplemental exercises.
A new book by Rev. Dr. Steve West invites readers to grapple with the idea that Communion is not just a personal experience with Jesus but a feast that has huge implications for our life together.
The City of Jackson, Mississippi, is in a water emergency situation. Approximately 180,000 residents are struggling to have clean drinking water, and some do not have water at all.
As the North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church moves into the future together, our NAC3 team envisions a conference where our differences are honored, our ministries fit our local contexts and our connection leaves us stronger.
The grants support mission work in local church ministries and programs that are partnering with United Methodist Churches. The application deadline is October 3.
Grants of $2000 to $5000 are awarded to United Methodist congregations and groups through the Ethnic Local Church, Human Relations Day and Peace with Justice programs.
The focus during the 2022 “Bishop’s Days in the District” is on providing information related to discipleship, disaffiliation and continued affiliation in our conference and denomination.
During the event, experienced choral directors will teach eight anthems and lead workshops on topics from the basics of playing the ukulele to how to turn hymns into anthems for smaller choirs.
The History of Equal Rights grant and the African American Civil Rights grant are for the preservation and repair of this historic church structure.
During this event, participants will hear, see and experience more sustainable ways of serving with those experiencing poverty and homelessness.
This renewal retreat for United Methodist clergy serving rural appointments offers opportunities to breathe deep, exhale, commune with nature, rest, and take in scenic views that will restore your soul.
The August 20 event will provide information about Celebrate Recovery, a ministry program designed to help those struggling with a hurt, pain or addiction of any kind.
The Renfro Trust Fund awards annual bricks-and-mortar grants to small rural United Methodist congregations in the Southeastern Jurisdiction.
Here are five helpful questions churches can ask to help make sure their policy is in tip-top shape before a new school year begins.
I loved being at the 2022 North Alabama Annual Conference with you. It was great to be together in person again! I left the experience with several positive impressions.
Throughout the 2022 Annual Conference, the worship, teaching and business occurred under the theme of Disciples Celebrating Discipleship.
The purpose of the called Dec.10, 2022, Special Session of the Annual Conference will be to process the current requests for disaffiliation under ¶2553 of the United Methodist Book of Discipline.
I anticipate a powerful conference as we focus on the theme: Disciples Celebrating Discipleship. We will worship, hear reports of how God is moving among us, vote upon resolutions presented from various members of the annual conference and do business together.
I encourage each of us to take these or other appropriate actions in response to the violence that has become increasingly prevalent in our society. Our actions make a difference!
