The UMC Bishops have announced the winners of the 2021 Local Initiatives Grants. bit.ly/3kUPqrR

Although attention is on COVID-19 it's important that our church families stay vigilant in their awareness of other issues such as HIV and AIDS. Join United Methodist Global AIDS Fund for their first webinar Oct. 1st at 1pm CT. bit.ly/2S6lQTZ

Through four two-hour sessions, this explorative spiritual growth study educates youth on their emotional health and offers tools and practices that give them self-confidence to manage decisions, control emotions, and mature into healthy young adults. bit.ly/3j5CL4M

Whether in or out of church, we find ourselves having to have difficult conversations. Use the UMCdiscipleship course to explore concepts that will help your church engage in a range of conversations, from the color of the carpet or a thorny social issue. bit.ly/32F07IJ

Happy Birthday @UMCommunication! Today marks 80 years of them communicating faith. Take a look at where they've been and how you can help them continue this vital ministry at: ResourceUMC.org/GiveUMCom. bit.ly/UMCom80thPR

Brown to assume interim responsibility of episcopal oversight until the election of a new bishop at General Conference. bit.ly/3ijpXXt

United Methodists are resilient people of God who with God’s help will overcome and thrive. #UMC #PeopleofGod

Tortillas are a staple food in Mexico. Learn how to make these for your Hispanic Heritage Month festivities or just for a good meal. Check out the latest #OurUMTable recipe. bit.ly/3iZe4Hu

The United Methodist Publishing House is extending full permission to all churches for use of their copyrighted worship materials through December 2020. bit.ly/3hUBnAC

Have you missed any of the #FaithTalks #podcast episodes from @UMWomen? You can listen to the entire audio library here: bit.ly/UMWFaithTalks

Stay up to date on what's happening in the church on a global level. Follow United Methodist News on Twitter and be sure to sign up for their digests too. umnews.org

Today is #WorldCommunionSunday, a day when United Methodists join Christians throughout the world to celebrate the Lord’s Supper. umc.org/en/content/uni…

Could a mentorship program at your church be a good fit? See how some United Methodists are using their skills to care for others in this role. bit.ly/32d0M4d

I love to tell the story: UM News offers global look at UMC #UMCom80 resourceumc.org/en/content/i-l…

Pastors can’t afford to choose between being a leader and a manager. bit.ly/3iPsVnS

Saying 'I appreciate you' to pastors for Clergy Appreciation Month resourceumc.org/en/content/say…

Get wisdom from leading United Methodist church planters in the UMCdiscipleship Lessons Learned course. bit.ly/3c7xvex

Don't miss out on free learning sessions for local churches presented by @UMCommunication. Get started now at: bit.ly/LCSfreetraining

Being a pastor can be hard work, but it's a labor of love for the Revs. Brandi and David Horton, pastors at two Houston-area UM churches. The Hortons believe that their shared sense of purpose and common goals benefit their marriage. bit.ly/3cS29ZG

Praise the LORD! O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever. - Psalm 106:1