Holiday inboxes fill up fast, but your church messages do not have to get lost in the noise. United Methodist Communications has practical tips for crafting emails that feel personal, read clearly on mobile and invite real connection during Advent. Learn how to write subject lines that stand out, choose layouts that keep people reading and repurpose content you already have at https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/writing-holiday-emails-that-people-will-actually-read.
Bishop Warns of Financial Troubles Ahead
The president of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency urged leaders to face the reality of dramatically reduced resources but also expressed hope that the denomination can rebuild for a faithful future. Bishop David Graves was addressing the General Council on Finance and Administration board as it struggled to meet funding requests in the aftermath of a denominational splintering. Read the United Methodist News story at https://www.umnews.org/en/news/bishop-warns-of-financial-troubles-ahead.
Voyages of Paul Cruise with Bishop Farr
Adventure with us next fall! Join Bishop and Susan Farr on Voyages of Paul Cruise through Crete, Greece and Turkey on Oct. 23 - Nov. 1, 2026. Pre-trip and post-trip extensions in Greece are available. Learn more at www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/gc26102326m60455.