A conversation with the worship team

Listen to the leaders of the team who will lead worship at the special General Conference in St. Louis explain their approach to helping create a sacred experience while delegates seek to see a way forward for the United Methodist Church. The Rev. Arthur McClanahan, director of communications for the Iowa Conference, conducts the interviews.

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Connecting with the Creator on canvas

At Kirkwood United Methodist Church, a summer worship series called “Every Moment Holy” encourages people to find God’s presence in new ways. One Sunday in the series centered on art and the idea that all are created in the image of the Creator.

A tractor is parked in front of Arthur United Methodist Church in Arthur, N.D., for a Sunday worship service where seeds and equipment are blessed. Photo courtesy of Arthur United Methodist Church via the Dakotas Conference.

Blessing seeds and tractors

A North Dakota pastor recognizes the importance of agriculture to her community by annually blessing seeds, tractors and other tools of farming. The Rev. Veronica Fleming says there are more than 10 local agriculture businesses with members of the church on the payroll.

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‘Get out of God’s way,’ bishop urges

During the final morning worship at General Conference, Council of Bishops President Tracy S. Malone said the work done at General Conference the past 10 days is not as important as what the church will do next.

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