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The day after Halloween was a time Wesley encouraged Methodists to remember and give thanks for saints gone to glory and those still living.

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Generosity flows from a heart filled with God’s grace. Reflect on this devotional and consider how generous you can be with your time, presence and gifts.

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Teach me, O God, to be generous. Amen.

Let's talk about generosity. As Christians, we believe that all we have is a gift from God. Being grateful makes it easier to be a cheerful giver.

Madeline Southard

Mabel Madeline Southard was a gifted Methodist preacher, a pioneering feminist theologian and a fierce advocate for women’s ordination in the church. Her courage and conviction paved the way for generations of women called to ordained ministry.

John Wesley's ghost story of Old Jeffrey. Screenshot of a video by the Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church.

Did you know that John Wesley had a ghost story? Watch this video to hear the tale of Old Jeffrey.

When a pastor was asked to visit a neighbor seeking spiritual direction, a weekly small group was born for those unsure of stepping into a sanctuary.

When a pastor was asked to visit a neighbor seeking spiritual direction, a weekly small group was born for those unsure of stepping into a sanctuary.

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