The Laity Space
"The witness of the laity...is the primary evangelistic ministry through which all people will come to know Christ and the United Methodist Church will fulfill its mission."
BOD Para. 127
Know Your Rights
October 21, 2025 at 7:00 pm on Zoom
A Racial Justice Event sponsored by United Women in Faith featuring Nicole Leon, Executive Director of the Florida Immigration Law & Justice Center. Learn what you should do if ICE comes to your church or home as well as what to do if you see immigration officers nearby. Register for this zoom event today! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born.
Leviticus 19:34
Wesley Heritage Tour
September 23 - October 1, 2026
Join Bishop Tom Berlin and Derrick Scott III with Rev. Dr. Brett Opalinski for several days of learning about the life and ministry of John Wesley and the Methodist movement in England. Click below for more information.
Check the latest episode of the Laity Space Podcast.
Bishop Tom Berlin, resident bishop of the Florida Conference of the UMC, joins Laity Space to share his faith journey and how clergy need lay people to walk alongside them in ministry.
Fall Laity Gathering
Whether you weren’t able to attend the gathering or just want to revisit all we talked about, you’ll find the video recording, AI summary, and more on the Laity Gathering Resource Page.