May 14th: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM History)
Led by CLM and Beacon Lay Leader Tom Santa – Registration open until 05.09.2022
Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM History & required for Lay Speaking Certification)
will be offered on Saturday, May 14, 2022 via Zoom from 8:30 to 4:30.
Faithful Christian discipleship requires a foundation in the core belief and practices of the Christian tradition. This course offers a basic explanation of the beliefs and practices of The United Methodist Church.
Participants will:
- Gain an understanding of the distinctive traditions and emphases of The United Methodist Church
- Become informed about the journey of the people historically known as Methodists and Evangelical United Brethren, who united in 1968 to form The United Methodist Church
- Become informed about the contributions of the early leaders of these churches – Wesley, Otterbein, Boehm, Albright, and many others
- Develop skills in interpreting United Methodist heritage and emphases to the local church and its members
Order the required textbook – Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way by Kenneth L. Carder.
(Link to order our text will be in the email you receive after registering.)
Please read the text prior to class.
Link will be sent the week of class (after a paid registration).
Cost is $15.00.
For questions regarding the course, please contact your LSM Co-Directors:
Suzanne Nelson (252.207.6168) or Ginny Crocker (252.339.2209)
If you have questions about the registration, you are asked to call the
District Office (919.779.9435) or email at [email protected].