Connections

There are so many ways to be involved with others and in service to Christ. This page is dedicated to helping you find and connect.

Spiritual Formation	Spiritual retreats, such as Emmaus, can help your faith journey become richer and your relationship to Christ deeper. Learn more.
Missions	The oppressed and the poor are close to the heart of God. Learn about projects where you can become involved.
Beyond the district	Links to Methodist, conference and other sites of interest to Christians.
For Pastors	Forms, helps and links to help district pastors (and candidates) stay connected.
For Lay Leaders	Lay leaders encourage a congregation to become all God is calling us to be. Includes guidance, forms, helps and links to connect lay leaders.
District Committees	District level committees help congregations within a district join together to work beyond and within the community. Includes committee listings, guidance, forms, helps and links to pages for each committee.
For Church Leaders	God gives gifts to his people so they can bless one another. Includes guidance, forms, helps and links for various congregational ministries. If you have a program or administrative responsibility in your church, this link is for you!
For Church Communicators	Words and pictures keep us connected. Includes guidance, helps, links, and discussion boards for communicators - bulletins, newsletters, webpages, video/sound.
For Lay Speakers	We share God's story and tell of His glory through our lives and our witness. Information on the lay speaking program within the district, including guidance, helps and links to help lay speakers grow into more power-filled tools for Christ's kingdom.
For Rural Churches	Rural churches have many strengths, including a sense of community and mutual caring. Many of the United Methodist Church’s congregations are rural, and the denomination is more widespread in rural areas than nearly any other church. Of the denomination’s 26,367 U.S. churches, 20,000 have been identified or classified as “town and country.” Rural churches face social and economic challenges. Creative strategies are needed to remain vital. See what others are doing.