Laity Space Update for November 19, 2022

Laity Space Update

November 19, 2022

The Latest News

Celebrating Bishop Ken and Rev. Pam Carter
All are invited to attend a Farewell Celebration Service and Reception for Bishop and Pam Carter’s ministry in the Florida Conference on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 4 to 6 pm at Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa. You can find more info on the event here. In preparation for the event, all are invited to consider giving a donation in honor of Bishop Ken and Rev. Pam Carter to the Theology, Leadership, and Innovation Initiative. You can also share your words of thanks and appreciation.

Bishop Tom Berlin: "I want to be in ministry with you"

"We're excited about coming to Florida. We're excited about the diversity of your conference. Your conference has one of the most exciting ministries in the Southeast Jurisdiction," he said. Read more about Bishop Tom and Karen Berlin as they prepare to join the Florida Conference in the FLUMC News article here.

Hurricane Ian Updates from the Florida Conference
Read the latest update from Patricia Warren on the Florida Conference’s efforts to address the impact of Hurricane Ian here. Also, stay up to date on news, needs and ways you can support our continued recovery efforts here.

More from the FLUMC

Table Talk: Conversations on Race
The Beloved Community host a monthly half-hour conversation with various speakers about anti-racism efforts in our Conference. The next webinar, "Celebrating Anti-Racism Ministries in the Florida Conference" will air live on Wednesday, December 7. Click here to register for the December 7 event and also check out past webinars here.

From Great Obstacles, Come Great Opportunities
Trish Hall shares on experience traveling to Quessua, Angola as a part of the Florida-Angola Covenant. Read the FLUMC News article here.

New Podcast from Fresh Expressions Florida
New People // New Ways is a new podcast featuring Rev. Michael Beck and Piper Ramsey as they explore missional mischief-making through the stories & insights of those within the Fresh Expressions movement. Check out the trailer here.

SEJ Updates at Laity Space
Get all the latest info on the Southeastern Jurisdiction including news, statements, commentaries on the future of our region. Click here for more.

Join Roger Owens, Roberta Bondi, and the Florida Academy Team for the first in-person Five Day Academy since 2019. For info on registration and more, click here.

The UMC Connection

Finding ‘God’s next’ for United Methodism
Hundreds gathered in Dallas and online for “Space at the Table: Conversations of Hope for the UMC Future. Hosted by Dallas’ Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, the gathering featured individual addresses as well as panel discussions with United Methodist bishops, seminary professors and young clergy. Read the UMNews article here.

Is The United Methodist Church really... ? (Part 6)
Ask The UMC offers a series of questions and answers to help clear up some common misperceptions or misinformation around disaffiliation. With some congregations considering leaving The United Methodist Church or just wondering about its future, Read Part 1, Part 2 , Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 and just recently released Part 6.

United Methodists to Meet in Charlotte for Worldwide Conference
The Commission on the General Conference announced that the 2024 United Methodist General Conference will be held April 23 – May 3, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Read the UMNews Article here.

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