What: The Holy Spirit in Revival and Renewal is the theme of this year's annual laity event hosted by the Conference Committee on Lay Servant Ministries along with the Board of Laity of the North Texas Conference.
When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 10
Program: Will be led by program office leadership from the conference. A chance to hear and provide feedback to further support the five strategic priorities of our new Horizon Texas Conference.
1. Multiply Jesus Followers – Equip existing Christ-followers to multiply themselves in a world where Christendom is collapsing, and the landscape of the church is changed forever.
2. Champion Children and Youth – Prioritize the spiritual, mental, physical, social, economic and relational welfare of children, youth and young people in our churches, communities, nation and the world.
3. Pursue and Embrace Diversity – Intentionally become more diverse, equitable and inclusive, so that everyone feels interconnected, valued, respected and included, regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or abilities. Pursuing and embracing diversity promotes a sense of belonging and safety (spiritual and psychological) for all individuals.
4. Maximize Care and Healing – Prioritize care and healing within congregations and hurting communities. Sometimes, healing and care are offered through God’s means of grace and acts of compassion, mercy and justice. At other times, collaboration with ecumenical, interfaith and community partners maximizes care and healing.
5. Tell Our Story – Effectively communicate, both internally and externally, our vision, mission, values, priorities and commitments, by delivering on promises and by taking responsibility for mistakes and shortcomings that may have harmed others and our reputation.
In person: at Aldersgate UMC (3926 Old Denton Road, Carrollton, TX 75007)
Online: A link will be email to you August 5, 2024.
Registration in-person and online: https://ntcumc.org/laity-event-2024 . The deadline is Aug. 7, 2024.