June 15, 2022 Weekly Update
This week I am headed to our conference’s annual gathering in Helena, MT. While there is an online-only option to attend, this is the first time our whole conference will seek to gather since the start of the pandemic. Folks are excited to worship together and celebrate the missionwork of our conference.
Diane Elliot is attending with me, and she will represent our church as a Lay delegate. Our United Methodist values require an equal number of Clergy and Lay delegates attend annual conference and vote on all business and resolutions. This helps ensure that our conference fosters collaborative mission and leadership. Thanks for attending Diane!
Some of you know that I am currently a member of the Western North Carolina conference. I served in that conference for six years before moving to Montana. After a required waiting period, application, and interview, I expected to be voted on and approved to become a member of the Mountain Sky Conference. I’m grateful to make that move official!
You are welcome to watch the worship services online. Here is the Facebook link to watch the livestream https://www.facebook.com/MountainSkyUMC I don’t think you need Facebook in order to view.
Opening worship is Thursday at 10am
Memorial service is Friday at 7pm
Ordination service is Saturday at 9:30am
If you are curious about other information, including nominations and resolutions, click here: https://www.mtnskyumc.org/ac22
Please keep all our conference leaders and delegates in your prayers as we travel, gather, and worship together over the next few days.
Please also continue to keep members of our church family and community in your prayers, especially the Ericksons, the Nichols, and the family and friends of Joe Smith.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Jared