An Easter Prayer for United Methodists [dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Easter is a time of joy and renewal. Followers of Jesus saw their darkest days replaced with the miracle of hope and eternal life. Christians today take time for self-examination and reflection during Lent. “Going dark” for a few weeks prepares…
Author: UMCO Staff
This Year We Celebrate 200 Years of Methodism in Barnstable
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]DID YOU KNOW? On January 20, 1784, during a fierce winter storm, Reverend William Black’s boat took refuge in Hyannis. He was the honored founder of Methodism in Nova Scotia, and during his stay here he sowed the seeds that inspired the first Methodist church in Barnstable…
What You Have to Say About Our Church
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]A few weeks ago the staff at the United Methodist Church in Osterville asked you to tell us on film why you choose this church. Thank you to those who provided their testimonials. Please enjoy this video, and may you be inspired to share it with another.[/dropshadowbox]…
After General Conference 2019: A Note from Your Pastor
Dear Ones, Yesterday at the Special Session of General Conference the body voted to uphold the exclusionary language of the Discipline of the United Methodist Church rather than widen our welcome. It was painful to watch. Rather than choosing one of the more inclusive plans, 53% voted to continue to exlude our gay, lesbian, bisexual,…