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February 24, 2026
During the holy season of Lent, I give thanks for each of you and invite you to renew your commitment to personal and communal prayer. In a time marked by deep division, anxiety, and unrest in our nation and communities, it can be tempting to treat prayer as secondary. Yet Lent calls us back to what is essential. Prayer is not an accessory to discipleship; it is the heartbeat of the Christian life. Outside of our relationship with God through Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, we can do nothing. Read More
February 18, 2026
As we enter the sacred season of Lent today, we are invited into a time of returning—returning to prayer, to God’s word, to simplicity, trusting God beyond what we can see.
The Lenten Season reminds us that discipleship is rooted in connection and relationships. Lent draws us into community—into shared prayer, shared repentance, and shared hope. We bear one another’s burdens, encourage one another in faith, and remind one another that God’s promises are trustworthy and true. Read More
This year’s Church Profiles, updated annually by congregational leadership, revealed a concerning reality: only 45% of SUS-UNY congregations that completed their profile reported having an intentional prayer ministry. Faith communities that do not cultivate prayer miss a key aspect of discipleship, leading to a lack of spiritual strength and missional impact.
In response, (re)building a vibrant life of prayer will be a key priority for the next three years in SUS-UNY. Read More
February 6, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has released the list of participants for the 2026 Leadership Gathering – a diverse group of emerging and established leaders from across the United Methodist connection.
Under the theme “Emboldened by the Spirit: Imagining a Church Yet to Be,” the gathering will take place October 20–24, 2026, at Knox United Church in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, bringing together nearly 300 participants, including bishops, clergy, lay, young adults, and worldwide leaders. Read More
In recent days, events in Minnesota and beyond have caused deep grief, concern, and alarm across our connection. The use of lethal force in public spaces, the detention of naturalized citizens, members of our indigenous communities, children, documented and undocumented immigrants, and the treatment of other vulnerable persons have weighed heavily on the hearts of many in our church. These actions have unsettled communities, strained trust, and intensified fear among those already living at the margins. Read More
Sacred Self-Care, Decolonizing Christianity, Solar Power Grants, and More!!!
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Welcoming the Stranger, Small Congregations Flourishing, A GCFA Tax Message, and More!!!
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Hispanic Heritage Month, Voting Rights Webinar, Seedling Grant Application, and More!!!
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