Worship

Worship
The worship team at Kirkwood United Methodist Church in St. Louis, Mo., invited people to be creative together and paint on canvases available at the front of the sanctuary during their summer worship series. Photo courtesy of the Missouri Conference.

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.
General Conference
Bishop Tracy S. Malone, Council of Bishops president, preaches on May 3, the final day of the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

‘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.
General Conference
Bishop David Wilson, the first Native American to be elected a United Methodist bishop, preaches on May 1 during morning worship at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Bishop encourages delegates to inspire next 7 generations

Recalling the people who nurtured and encouraged his faith, United Methodism’s first Native American bishop said, “My friends, we have much more in common than not.”

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