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Pastor turns sonnets into sermons
A United Methodist pastor in North Carolina is writing poetry to put Scripture in perspective, which he says helps him write more compelling sermons.
General Agencies
The Upper Room devotional celebrates 90 years
From an idea born in 1935, the devotional guide has become a fixture in homes, churches, care facilities and other places around the world.
Worship
Ask The UMC: How do the Sunday readings for Advent differ from year to year?
The Advent readings pursue three different themes in the three different years.
Worship
Ask The UMC: The liturgical history of Lessons and Carols
Increasingly over the past four decades, United Methodist congregations with choirs have included a service of Lessons and Carols among their Advent or Christmas musical celebrations. While the music may be what draws people to the services, what actually drives the vigil form of worship historically is an extended period of listening to the Scriptures.