We are all on a spiritual journey that leads us toward God. By sharing that journey with others we understand more fully the God who loves us - and the paths God has for us. FUMC Gautier offers Christian seekers the opportunity to deepen our spiritual journey as we serve Christ's Church together. You are invited to join us as we share the journey in Christian community.
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James Salter has been pastor of First UMC Gautier since July of 2008.
Individuals from five ethnic caucuses of the UMC are selected each year to participate in summer internships in Washington, D.C. Erin Edgemon of UMNS has more on these young adults and their passion for social justice. Read more...
Would John Wesley tweet and blog? Donald Haynes thinks so, and offers examples of Wesley’s progressive life and habits that today’s UM pastors should adopt. Read more...
United Methodist special-needs camps focus on what campers can do—not what their medical condition dictates they cannot do. Barbara Dunlap-Berg of UMNS has the feature on these camps that help to build self-assurance and hope. Read more...
What’s your favorite hymn? A recent poll of Facebook fans uncovered the top favorite hymns from the UM Hymnal. Ben Rhodes of UMNS has more on this story. Read more...
“The University of Phoenix of religions”? Prompted by The Daily Show host Jon Stewart’s recent remarks, Robin Russell explores why this is the common perception of United Methodism. Read more...
Around 150 people gathered at Gulfside Assembly Jan. 7 for a service of remembrance for the facility that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
“When the Mississippi tsunami came in on Aug. 29, this place was transformed in a way that has broken our hearts,” Bishop Hope Morgan Ward said in her opening remarks. “Yet we gather today to give thanks for all the ways that the experiences we have shared at Gulfside live among us and redound over and over to the glory of God.”
Mississippi to help spread the Word in Zimbabwe Area
In Zimbabwe, buses serve as vital means of communication as well as transportation.
When the conference communications center opens in Harare, Zimbabwe, later this year, fewer messages will have to go by bus. The Mississippi Conference will fund the communications center and provide equipment, training and one year’s salary support for a communications director for Zimbabwe through its “Chabadza Covenant” with the Zimbabwe Area.
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.