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A Prayer for Election Day
November 5, 2024A Note from Pastor April Dearest Ones, As we embark on this historic day in an election year like no another, know that your pastors are holding you in our hearts today. The Letters of Encouragement usually go out on Wednesdays, but this week we thought you could use a little encouragement and prayer today. I offer you this prayer written by Kaeley McEvoy, a young leader in Washington, DC, working with the Christian organization Sojourners. Her words…
Laity Sunday
August 23, 2023A Note from Ginny Fisher Dear Friends, This Sunday, Hilliard UMC will be celebrating Laity Sunday. What is Laity Sunday, you ask? According to the United Methodist Church website, “Laity Sunday is a time to recognize the work and mission of all laity — not only within the walls of the church but in everyday lives.” Who are the laity being celebrated? You! Laity Sunday is a Sunday set aside each year to remember that the ministry and…