Benefit concert in Lafayette

First UMC - Lafayette

November 6 @ 2:00 pm - First UMC - Lafayette (741 Jefferson Ave.)

Join Louisville United Methodist Church for a time of singing and original music to benefit recovery from the Marshall Fire. Enjoy music provided by Rev. Steve Earnshaw and Rev. Emily Hagen with Mark Stafford and special guest Emily Eagle.

No elections on the first day of energetic WJC 2022

The first day of Western Jurisdictional Conference in Salt Lake City began with an episcopal address, introduction of the 33 episcopal candidates, one certifying ballot and two other ballots, speeches, scenarios and more. Here’s today’s re-cap:

No election on the second ballot

After the certifying ballot was taken this morning (see below) 18 candidates were placed on the first ballot, which was taken at approximately 6:15 p.m. Leading was Rev. Dottie Escobedo-Frank of the Desert Southwest Conference with 45 votes, or 47.37 percent. After votes were tallied, Rev. Katie Ladd of the Pacific Northwest Conference withdrew her candidacy and received grateful applause from the room.

The second ballot was taken at approximately 7:45 p.m. with 17 candidates listed. Leading in votes at this point is Rev. Carlo Rapanut of the PNW Conference with 40 votes, or 41.67%. After votes were tallied, Rev. Theon Johnson III of the California-Nevada Conference withdrew his nomination with grateful applause from the crowd.

Delegates are able to vote for three candidates on each ballot. A two-thirds majority is required to be elected bishop.

Read more at this link.

Helping others stay warm

Belinda Alkula with Rupali Hofmann

 

Belinda and Pastor Charles delivered twelve coats today to Rupali Hoffman,   (Student Support Services Community Liaison at Fairview High School) to be distributed to students who she works with that might be in need as cold weather approaches our area. 

Wednesdays with the Wesleys

"I do indeed rejoice in my sons ... You’ll pardon the fondness of a mother if I exceed in commending them, but I’ve known few (if any) that have labored more diligently and unweariedly in the service of our dear Lord: and blessed be his great name, he hath set his seal to their ministry and hath made them instrumental in bringing many souls to God. And tho in the eyes of the world they appear despicable, men of no estate or figure, and daily suffer contempt, reproach, and shame among men, yet to me they appear more honorable, than they would do if the one were Archbishop of Canterbury and the other of York for I esteem the reproach of Christ greater riches, than all the treasures in England."

~ Susanna Wesley (1 July 1741 letter to the Countess of Huntingdon)

Western Jurisdiction Livestream update

Opening Worship will begin at 9 am at Christ UMC in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, November 2 in the plenary room. For those at home, you will be able to watch the live stream of the service by going to the jurisdictional website.

The Jurisdictional Memorial and Communion Service will be Thursday evening, November 3, in the sanctuary at Christ UMC, Salt Lake City. It will also be live streamed on the website.

The Consecration Service for new bishops will be on Saturday, November 5 in the sanctuary of Christ UMC. It will be live streamed on the website as well.

The agenda for the Western Jurisdiction Conference is found here.

Who are the communion of saints in the Apostles Creed?

Epworth Methodist Church, Epworth, England

Every time we confess our faith using the words of the Apostles Creed, we say together:

We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. 

Who is the "communion of saints" we speak of in this ancient Christian creed?

Read more at this link.

Prayer for All Saints Day

All Saints Day (1911) - Wassily Kandinsky 

Grant, almighty God, that all who confess Your name may be united in Your truth, live together in Your love, and reveal Your glory in the world. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Silent prayer.

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations,nin the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Silent prayer.

Give us all a reverence for the earth as Your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Silent prayer.

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as Christ loves us. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Silent prayer. 

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Silent prayer. 

We commend to Your mercy all who have died, that Your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all Your saints in Your eternal kingdom. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Silent prayer.

(The Book of Common Prayer, USA, 1979, pp/388-389, Alt.)