| United Methodist Church |
| The official homepage of the United Methodist Church. Tons of great information of interest to anyone! |
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| Reconciling Ministries Network |
| The Reconciling Ministries Network is a national grassroots organization that exists to enable full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the United Methodist Church, both in policy and practice. |
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| Discover your natural impulse |
This brief test will help you to find your "natural impulse," the spiritual gifts you have for ministry at home, at work, at school, in the world, and in the church. After you've taken it, we encourage you to talk with Wil Ranney, Director of Discipleship, Technology, and Communications about the ways you can be in ministry in this congregation. |
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| Cokesbury (UMC bookstore) |
| The United Methodist Publishing House and bookstore. Visit our local store just south of the Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines. |
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| Iowa Religious Media Services |
| Need a great book or video for a Sunday school class? Here's a great ecumenical library we belong to in Des Moines. |
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| Sojourners Magazine |
| A terrific magazine on lots of issues from a faith and social justice perspective. |
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| The Center for Progressive Christianity |
| TCPC is a network of laypersons, clergy, and churches who are committed to progressive theology. You'll find a great collection of resources for your faith journey here. |
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| The Upper Room |
| Publishers of the popular devotional guide and many other books. Especially for adults. |
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| Devo'zine |
| A wonderful teen devotional magazine. Copies are available from the display outside the Christian Education office. |
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| Pockets |
| A devotional magazine for children. |
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| ileadyouth.com |
| The first stop for all things related to youth ministry (for youth leaders). |
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| UMC Youth Ministry Central |
| Want to know what's happening with youth in the United Methodist Church? Here's the first place to start. |
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| Freecycle.org |
| The Freecycle Network provides individuals and non-profits an electronic forum to "recycle" unwanted items. It is great for the environment and helps us be better stewards of God's resources. |
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