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We’re exploring the innovative ways churches in Northern Virginia are blending spirituality and community outreach–from improv church to affordable housing. In this episode of Compass, we’re visiting four unique and innovative expressions of church in Northern Virginia and Maryland. See how Central United Methodist Church in the Ballston neighborhood renovated their old church building in … Continue reading "[141] Community, comedy and church renovation"
Part Two of Katie's conversation with Carmen Romero dives deeper into APAH's innovative partnerships with local churches to create affordable housing opportunities. Carmen shares details on their recently opened Central United Methodist Church project, co-locating 144 affordable homes with a new church facility, daycare center, and commercial kitchen. You'll hear the powerful story of how this church partnership extended beyond just the real estate transaction, providing critical support like rent relief for residents impacted by the pandemic. Carmen emphasizes the incredible mission alignment and community impact when affordable housing nonprofits collaborate with congregations. The discussion then turns to APAH's bold new strategic plan goals, including tripling their portfolio to 7,500 units within four years to meet the region's daunting affordable housing deficit. Carmen outlines their focus on scaling resident services, piloting programs to break cycles of poverty through savings matches and college funds, and advocating for policies addressing the true scope of need. You'll gain insight into APAH's priorities around being an "employer of choice" by supporting their team's mental health and compensation in this high-stress field. Throughout, Carmen shares her candid perspective on the urgency required and on innovating sustainable solutions as the affordable housing crisis deepens across the region. Tune in for this inspiring example of a nonprofit taking an expansive, holistic approach to the affordable housing challenge.
Guitarist Jason Vieaux will join the Escher Quartet for a performance at Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix, Friday, April 12th. The program...
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Generally, what we carry into our childhoods and throughout our adulthood is part of a wider series, even patterns, of behavior, traumas, and worldviews. In this workshop, Dr. Stoker will give a very brief overview of Family Systems theory. You will learn: highlights for Family Systems theory a narrative that will assist you in seeing systems more objectively tools to heal and offer hope for those with whom you live and serve Dr. Andy Stoker (he/him) is married to Megan, and they are parents to two sons, Alex (20) and Wesley (15). Andy is an ordained United Methodist minister, holds a secular PhD in Family Science, and is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher in the Western Buddhist tradition. He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Central United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For over two decades, Andy advocated for justice, fairness, equity, and inclusiveness in the Dallas area in the areas of public education, fair employment, healthcare access, and housing justice. In his free time, he co-hosts a parenting podcast with a psychologist and pediatrician called “Parenting for the Present." Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Connect with Andy on Instagram Parenting for the Present podcast Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue* by Edwin H. Friedman Bowen Theory's Secrets* by Michael Kerr The Bowen Center on Youtube A Family Genogram Workbook* by by Israel Galindo, Elaine Boomer, and Don Reagan *this is an affiliate link
The Phoenix Chamber Music Society presents the Isidore Quartet in concert at Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix, Saturday, February 10 at 7:...
In this episode of the Means of Grace Podcast, Director of Missional Engagement, Brian Mateer, talks with Rev. Savannah Glover, Associate Pastor at Central United Methodist Church in Concord to reflect on her recent trip to Armenia on the Young Clergy Pilgrimage. They talk about friendships formed on trips like this, the hospitality of the Project Agape Staff, and the impact the trip has on daily life in ministry.
A conversation about outreach and sharing the Gospel and how we could do it better. We are passionate about evangelism here at the 1M Project. According the the Joshua Project, the United States has 15,178,000 people listed as being unreached. This same website uses the following term to describe what ureached means according the them; "An unreached or least-reached people is a people group among which there is no indigenous community of believing Christians with adequate numbers and resources to evangelize this people group without outside assistance. The original Joshua Project editorial committee selected the criteria less than or equal to 2% Evangelical Christian and less than or equal to 5% Professing Christians." Our ministry is based out of Muskegon, Michigan where more than 70% of our population report being unchurched. Given this percentage, that means that there could be as many, if not more than, 123,000 people in our community who have not heard, or simply do not understand the Gospel. On today's show we sit down and talk with, Pastor Rob Cook, from Central United Methodist Church. We talk about his own personal journey with faith, the methodist movement, and different forms of evangelism. Our goal is to unite with our brothers and sisters to evangelize and disciple our community. Let's Connect! Website: https://www.1mproject.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1M-Project-129459694320413
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
In this conversation with Reed Howard of the Millennial Action Project we discuss his experience as a millennial who identified as a Republican but then had to figure out how he could move forward in his party in the age of Trump; going to divinity school to study why evangelical voters were so drawn to Donald Trump; the perils of making politics one's religion; how elite level communications tell people how to think and feel about important issues like abortion, same sex marriage and even democracy itself; creating space to have cross-partisan conversations; what Reed really thinks of 3rd party efforts; his concern that if Republicans abandon the Republican Party, it will result in more illiberalism and more of a threat; how folks can get involved in campaigns and their political party; and methods of talking to persuadable voters about supporting candidates and issues they haven't supported in the past. Reed Howard is the Senior Director of Communications at the Millennial Action Project, which activates young leaders to bridge the partisan divide and transform American politics. Reed is a strategist and practitioner at the intersection of democracy reform, cross-partisan politics, and faith who has advised the nation's leading nonprofits, political organizations, and public figures on how to engage America's young people across the political spectrum. Reed led communications at Georgetown's Institute of Politics and Public Service. He worked with Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign to reach Republican voters; he is a member of the American Enterprise Institute's Millennial Leadership Network, the Board of Directors for Republican Women for Progress, and the senior leadership team of Principles First. He served as a minister at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Atlanta, and currently serves as a chaplain-in-residence at Georgetown University. https://twitter.com/ReedHowardVA https://www.millennialaction.org/ https://twitter.com/MActionProject https://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/the-future-is-faction
In this conversation with Reed Howard of the Millennial Action Project we discuss his experience as a millennial who identified as a Republican but then had to figure out how he could move forward in his party in the age of Trump; going to divinity school to study why evangelical voters were so drawn to Donald Trump; the perils of making politics one's religion; how elite level communications tell people how to think and feel about important issues like abortion, same sex marriage and even democracy itself; creating space to have cross-partisan conversations; what Reed really thinks of 3rd party efforts; his concern that if Republicans abandon the Republican Party, it will result in more illiberalism and more of a threat; how folks can get involved in campaigns and their political party; and methods of talking to persuadable voters about supporting candidates and issues they haven't supported in the past. Reed Howard is the Senior Director of Communications at the Millennial Action Project, which activates young leaders to bridge the partisan divide and transform American politics. Reed is a strategist and practitioner at the intersection of democracy reform, cross-partisan politics, and faith who has advised the nation's leading nonprofits, political organizations, and public figures on how to engage America's young people across the political spectrum. Reed led communications at Georgetown's Institute of Politics and Public Service. He worked with Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign to reach Republican voters; he is a member of the American Enterprise Institute's Millennial Leadership Network, the Board of Directors for Republican Women for Progress, and the senior leadership team of Principles First. He served as a minister at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Atlanta, and currently serves as a chaplain-in-residence at Georgetown University. https://twitter.com/ReedHowardVA https://www.millennialaction.org/ https://twitter.com/MActionProject https://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/the-future-is-faction
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
Central UMC, Florence SC
E2: Applying Jesus to New Vision - Interview with Michael Gienger In this episode, Amy talks with the indomitable Michael Gienger, who is of ferocious mind, passionate heart and delightful disposition about the work his community engages in to embody the love of God to the most vulnerable. Season 2 is intentionally different than Season 1. In this season, we are talking with folks hard at work re-imagining what it means to respond and reform the issues within our society. These conversations are going to help us, in the Church, re-imagine what it means to be a part of the solution - the Kin-Dom Come. Big Takeaways: About Michael The Rev. Michael Gienger serves as a co-pastor of Central United Methodist Church in Galveston, Texas, a hybrid church plant/revitalization. He is an elder in the United Methodist Church, having earned an undergraduate degree in religion from Baylor University and a master of divinity degree from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. Pastor Michael Gienger has a vision of building a community at Galveston Central Church, where all are welcome, regardless of socioeconomic status. “My dream for Central is that you walk in there and can't tell the difference, who is being served and who is serving,” he said. Find Michael: on Instagram @michaelgienger, on Facebook @michael.gienger and discover more about the work happening at Galveston Center Church on their website: http://galvestoncentralchurch.com. Applying Jesus is hosted and produced by Amy Vogel, Director of Spiritual Growth for Upper Room Heights and our Technical Director is Xach Blunt. We record at the Chapelwood UMC Digital Studio in Houston, TX. We hope something you heard today deepened your faith, opened your eyes and led you to not only knowing God in a more expansive way, but shifts how you connect, especially with those who are easy to overlook. To find out more about Amy and our church community, go to www.urheights.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube. Remember we love you – and there is nothing you can do about it!
Words cannot describe the feeling of this loss. The tradition and excellence that W.C. Gorden brought to Jackson State is unmatched, and will live on through countless generations. Forever Loved. Never Forgotten. Rest In Peace. #WeBleedRed❤️ -Jackson State University Athletics Homegoing Arrangements are as follows: Friday, Oct 30th Viewing from 1 pm to 6 pm at Central United Methodist Church located at 500 N. Farish St. Jackson 39202 Saturday, Oct 31st Homegoing Services at 11 am Athletic Assembly Center (AAC) located on the campus of Jackson State. Continue to keep the family in prayer.
This week we take a break from Women Teach the Bible to talk with CYMT about their special initiative, "The Innovation Lab." Started before the pandemic, this initiative has only exploded with a wealth of knowledge and resources for the everyday youth worker trying to make it through this pandemic. ABOUT CYMT, MEGHAN, & ANDREW: The Center for Youth Ministry Training's Innovation Lab helps shape the future of Christian ministry by partnering with communities of faith to develop responsive, theologically informed, and transformative ministry in their contexts. Meghan Hatcher serves as Director of the Innovation Lab and Andrew Mochrie is a CYMT alumnus and Director of Youth Ministries at Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, NC. You can learn more about CYMT's Innovation Lab and Graduate Residency in Youth Ministry by following @cymtraining and cymt.org/innovate. The free, downloadable "Understanding Your COVID-19 Context: Community Interviews" resource is available at cymt.org/innovate, along with information about an event on Oct. 27.
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Reverend Luke Lingle entitled "A Longer Ladder." Scripture Lesson: Genesis 28:10-19a
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Reverend Patrick Neitzey entitled "What Are We?" Scripture Lesson: Matthew 13:24‐30
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Reverend Dr. Rob Blackburn entitled "Keeping Our Amateur Status." Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 3:14 -21
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Reverend Dr. Rob Blackburn entitled "Holy Anger." Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 4:22-29
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Reverend Joy Moss of Skyland UMC entitled "Practicing the Presence, Centering Our Lives in Christ." Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 18:1-6
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Reverend Dr. Rob Blackburn entitled "I Am Who I Am." Scripture Lesson: Exodus 3:1-15
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Reverend Dr. Rob Blackburn entitled "Peace Be With You." Scripture Lesson: John 20:19‐23
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Reverend Patrick Neitzey entitled "Every Time I Feel the Spirit." Scripture Lesson: Acts 2:1-18
On this episode, Melissa talks with the Rev. Susan Suarez Webster about building bridges between our churches and the community. Susan is the assistant pastor for community outreach at Central United Methodist Church in East Charlotte and the recipient of the 2020 Sydnor Thompson, Jr. Community Leader Award from Mecklenburg Ministries. MeckMin describes this award as honoring local leaders committed to building bridges of understanding, compassion and justice. She will be honored at a May 27 fundraising breakfast that will be held virtually for the first time. Learn more here: https://www.meckmin.org/awards-breakfast. Learn more about Central United Methodist Church at https://cumccharlotte.com and their multicultural dual-language preschool at https://childrenoftheworldlearningcenter.org. Resources for Immigration Advocacy: NC Council of Churches - https://www.ncchurches.org/programs/immigrant-rights Faith in Public Life - https://www.faithinpubliclife.org Latin American Coalition - https://latinamericancoalition.org Migrant Assistance Project – https://www.facebook.com/groups/MigrantAssistanceProjectInCharlotteNC The NC Latino Congress - https://www.nclatinocongress.org National TPS Alliance - https://www.nationaltpsalliance.org
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Bishop Charles Crutchfield entitled "A Word from the Cross." Scripture Lesson: Luke 9:21-25
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Dr. Rob Blackburn entitled "On Being Called." Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 6:1-9
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Rev. Luke Lingle entitled "Deep Calls to Deep." Scripture Lesson: Psalm 42
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Rev. Rob Blackburn entitled "The Uprising of Choice." Scripture Lesson: Matthew 7:13-14
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Rev. Luke Lingle entitled "The Uprising is Upon Us." Scripture Lesson: Luke 19:29-40
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Rev. Patrick Neitzey entitled "In Search of Something Familiar." Scripture Lesson: Luke 22:7‐27
"Central to Life" - a podcast of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, North Carolina. Central UMC is a community for Christ in the Center of the City. We welcome everyone without exception. Today's sermon is being provided by Rev. Dr. Rob Blackburn entitled "The Uprising." Scripture Lesson: John 20:1-10
Listen to this special worldwide radio broadcast of the Jan. 19, 2015 12th Annual Detroit Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally & March. We will bring you live coverage of this event held at Central United Methodist Church downtown beginning at Noon.
Listen to this edition of the Pan-African Journal hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This program will present our regular PANW reports dealing with events in the Central African Republic, Libya, Sudan, the anti-racist struggle in the United States and other issues. In the second hour we continue our Voices from History segment examining the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. coming up on the 86th anniversary of his birth Jan. 15. The federally-recognized holiday is being held on Mon. Jan. 19, where in Detroit, the location we are broadcasting from, the MLK Committee will host the 12th Annual MLK Day Rally & March starting at Noon at Central United Methodist Church located on Woodward avenue and East Adams in downtown Detroit. The event draws on the social justice and anti-war legacy of Dr. King and is the largest gathering of progressive forces in southeastern Michigan at the beginning of every year.