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Forrest Chapel UMC welcomes prayed-for new members

Challenged to pray for new members, Forrest Chapel saw their prayers answered as they welcomed six in the past year.

July 14, 2023
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Northwest District hosts “By the Sea” Sabbath Retreat for pastors and spouses

The “By the Sea” event, coordinated through the Northwest District Operational Team, was designed to provide an unstructured weekend for clergy and their spouses to find sabbath rest after Easter.

June 02, 2022
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North Alabama congregations offering online worship experiences

Although North Alabama United Methodists are not physically gathering for worship, the churches of the North Alabama Conference continue to be in ministry! The following local churches are offering an online worship experience.

March 21, 2020
Local Church Northwest District
Glory Sighting from Milner's Chapel UMC
On March 10, 2019, Milner’s Chapel UMC (Northwest District) celebrated the payoff of “The Hope Center” fellowship hall, by holding a Note-burning Service. The church’s pastor Rev. Jerry Hastings led the service. Northwest District...
April 15, 2019
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North Wood UMC celebrates the grand opening of North “Woof” Community Dog Park
On Saturday, March 2, 2019, North Wood United Methodist Church (Northwest District) celebrated the grand opening of the North "Woof" Community Dog Park on their property. A crowd of almost 150 people from the community joined ...
March 28, 2019
Local Church Northwest District
Decatur First UMC dedicates Historic Marker
by Wylheme H. Ragland, Archives Committee Chair Sunday, November 20, 2016, was a celebratory day at Decatur First United Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. Hughey Reynolds and congregation welcomed community churches and elected officials...
December 02, 2016
Local Church Northwest District
Forrest Chapel UMC to tell the story of Jesus love to the Hartselle community through The Stations of the Cross
Forrest Chapel UMC is reaching out to the Hartselle community in a creative way.   Rev. David Teel, Forrest Chapel UMC Senior Pastor,  explains, “Last year the youth held a Stations of the Cross at the church and several of our ...
March 01, 2016
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