New ideas and old monastic traditions--it's a fresh way to come together as a faith community. Check out what's happening at Spring Forest in North Carolina. 🪴This United Methodist fresh expression looks like a refreshing way to come together in church. More stories from across our United Methodist connection are available at www.umc.org/TheRecap #UnitedMethodist #BeUMC #freshexpressions #newmonastics #methodism #SpringForest (fb)

"We know that statements alone do not change hearts--stories do. We encourage you to listen, to share, and to bear witness to the stories of those most affected by violence, injustice, and exclusion." Council of Bishops - The United Methodist Church issued four letters calling for justice and compassion and urging United Methodists to advocacy, noting "Our calling as United Methodists is to love as Christ loved, to serve as Christ served, and to lead as Christ led." Find more about the letters and links👉 (fb)