Blessings written by Conference Minister Shari Prestemon, delivered as part of her State of the Conference address at the 60th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Conference UCC on June 10, 2022.
“Oh God, in this brutal moment we utter just one whispered word…Help.” A prayer written after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022
On any Wednesday afternoon during the summer, if you happen by the parking lot of St. John’s United Church of Christ, you will find a community of people surrounded by a bounty of locally grown produce, cottage foods, local crafts, and other items.
Join us in person June 10-11 at College of St. Benedict for the 60th Annual Meeting of the Conference! And check out the amazing array of workshops.
“But while we should join others in seeking substantive change legislatively and societally, our voice as Church must also be distinctive, rooted in the language of our faith…” Read more from Conference Minister Rev. Shari Prestemon.
With this 2021 Generosity Report, the Minnesota Conference gratefully acknowledges the financial support individuals and congregations have made to equip the courageous United Church of Christ to be alive with Christ’s transforming love.
Is your congregation considering making improvements on your building to expand ministry or increase revenue? Addressing deferred maintenance or looking to reduce your building’s carbon footprint?
Be faithful anyway. Do justice anyway. Show loving kindness anyway. Follow Christ’s example anyway. Be a courageous church anyway. Read more from Conference Minister Rev. Shari Prestemon.
Register now for summer rural immersion middle and high school retreats and the June adult spiritual immersion retreat at Camp Onomia.
New Branches is the new home of Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church, Living Table United Church of Christ, and Spirit of St. Stephen’s Catholic Community.