Is your church about to change pastoral leadership? This workshop is for leaders of congregations in the process of receiving new pastoral leadership. Workshop provided by United Counseling, Resource Ministry Partners and the North Alabama Conference of the UMC.

Date: May 19, 2012; Time: 9:00 AM

Presenter: Sheri Ferguson

Please call Debby Webb at 256-409-9210 to register

District Conference & Pre-Conference Set for May 20th

Leaders of Southeast District churches will meet at Trinity UMC for the Pre-Conference on May 20, 2012 at 2:30PM. You are invited to attend. Read More

Standing with the Powerless and Marginalized Immigrants

On Tuesday May 1^st from 10:00 - 3:00 at the State House in Montgomery, Faith Leaders for a Welcoming Alabama and opponents of HB56 will host a community Circle, Procession and Ecumenical Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving. READ MORE

Langdale UMC Holds Celebration of Women Service

On Sunday, April 15, Langdale United Methodist Church held worship services that “Celebrated the Ministry of Women.”  Several women of the church designed and participated in the services that told the story

of “women of the Cross.”  READ MORE 

General Conference 2012 Continues

The Committee on Financial Administration voted on April 28th not to support the petition from District Supt. Stryker calling for apportionment based on 10% of local church's income. http://calms.umc.org/2012/Menu.aspx?type=Petition&mode=Single&Number=20695See result.

There is an excellent guide to following General Conference at the North Alabama Conference page. Click on "12 ways to be connected to General Conference 2012" for helpful hints.

Easter Sunrise

On April 8, 2012, Christians around the world celebrated Easter, the resurrection of Christ our Lord.

Comer UMC shares the Easter Sunrise picture with us.

(L-R) David Bailey, Shirleen Harvey, Disney Weaver, Malinda Weaver, Dorothy Ann Webster, Tim Pilkington, Demita Parson & Richard L. Stryker.

United Methodist Churches Donate to Clay County Schools

On February 22^nd the pastors of the Ashland Circuit led their churches in doing something special and meaningful for their community as part of a joint Prayer and Illumination Ash Wednesday service...

Members of Ashland First UMC, Bethlehem UMC, Pleasant Grove UMC, Liberty Hill UMC, Lineville First UMC, Oak Grove UMC and Shady Grove UMC donated about $2,000 worth of supplies for Ashland Elementary & Primary Schools, Clay County High School, and Lineville Elementary and High Schools.   ...MORE...

Hillabee Campground UMC Dedicates New Building

Hillabee Campground United Methodist congregation and guests gathered on Sunday, February 12^th for the dedication of their new Education and Fellowship center. Pastor David Sherrell delivered the message. The service was held at 11:00 AM in the historic sanctuary. On this site, “the first camp meeting was held in 1847, under a brush arbor and tent holders camped in cloth tents.”[i] In a new day, the church prepares for the future.  ..MORE..

Accelerating Church Growth - Participants Inspired 

On Saturday, February 11, 2012, One hundred and fifteen participants gathered for the Accelerating Church Growth event. They explored effective strategies for growing churches.

These lay and clergy persons gave up Saturday morning to explore with Reverend Olujimi “Olu” Brown strategies connected to inspiring worship, growing small groups, and practicing hospitality.  ..MORE..

 100% Support of Connectional Giving - THANK YOU!

Seventy-seven churches (of 104) in the Southeast District gave 100% of apportionment in support of United Methodist Ministries. By fully funding all the ministry areas, these churches make it possible for the denomination to accomplish more than any one church can do alone....MORE..

Children taking the food at Kinabuan Village. Photo courtesy of Edward Jocson

The Southeast District United Methodist Women held its annual meeting at SIFAT on Saturday, October15. The program included recognition of local units and individuals. ...

Officers for 2012 were installed by Gail Thompson of Fayetteville UMC.... International Students, including pastors from Haiti, attending SIFAT presented music from their countries to conclude the program. READ MORE

Sycamore UMC Honors Service Persons

Sycamore UMC hosted a community wide Remembrance Service for the victims of the September 11, 2001 disasters...

An estimated 150 were in attendance. The Talladega Rescue Squad and the Talladega Firefighters Honor Guard were in attendance. Presentation of Colors was by the Honor Guard... MORE

Red Ridge UMC Hosted UMCH White Christmas Dinner for District

On September 22, Red Ridge UMC hosted a United Methodist Children’s Home special event to kick off White Christmas campaign in the Southeast District. Guests were treated to Italian Night and warm hospitality. READ MORE

Presenters were Cherry Johnson and Rev. Lonna Lynn Higgs of UMCH... Music provided by James and Corene Lackey of Parkdale UMC and Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment & Education.

Order support materials for White Christmas.

Worship & Preaching Resources:

Check out the lectionary resource from GBOD.

The Interpreter Magazine had information on You Version, a Bible resource with many versions, languages and audio. Has an app for smartphone. Take a look at http://www.youversion.com/

To Laity & Clergy: 

We would like to share stories of how the Spirit is move in the midst of your congregation. Email your good news and calendar events to dwebb@northalabamaumc.org.

Remember to share pictures from the event