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Women’s Bible study on Esther

The Women’s Bible Study resumes Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, with a new study. The Old Testament story of Esther is a profile in courage and contains many modern parallels for today's woman. Esther, while a queen, lived as an outsider in a hostile environment. In this...

Consider a Holy Land trip with Bishop Wilson

Great Plains Bishop David Wilson will lead a trip to the Holy Land from Feb. 21 to March 1, 2024. The trip is open to all churches in the conference. The itinerary includes: Bethlehem, where you’ll see The Church of the Nativity and the cave where tradition holds...

Family Promise needs assistance

Family Promise is an organization that helps families in Lawrence who are experiencing a housing crisis. Lawrence Central has a history of supporting Family Promise with this important work. While they had to shut down during the pandemic, Family Promise is back up...

Holy Week Services

Join us for meaningful worship experiences during Holy Week. First, on Maundy Thursday, April 6, 2023, we will host our neighbors from Centenary United Methodist Church and take part together in a worship service that includes communion and a catered meal. We'll have...

Mental Health Forum

The Tri-County Network — a gathering of United Methodist Churches in a three-county area surrounding Lawrence, Kansas, has scheduled a day of learning meant to help people better identify and assist people suffering with mental illness. Make no mistake: People will...

Be Campaign

This past October, you may have seen television ads from our friends at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection encouraging everyone not to let politics and the election create anger and divisiveness. The BE Campaign, based on Micah 6:8 was created to remind...

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Women’s Bible study on Esther

Women’s Bible study on Esther

Aug 6, 2023

The Women’s Bible Study resumes Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, with a new study. The Old Testament story of Esther is a profile in courage and contains many modern parallels for today's woman. Esther, while a queen, lived as an outsider in a hostile environment. In this...

Consider a Holy Land trip with Bishop Wilson

Consider a Holy Land trip with Bishop Wilson

Jun 27, 2023

Great Plains Bishop David Wilson will lead a trip to the Holy Land from Feb. 21 to March 1, 2024. The trip is open to all churches in the conference. The itinerary includes: Bethlehem, where you’ll see The Church of the Nativity and the cave where tradition holds...

Family Promise needs assistance

Jun 27, 2023

Family Promise is an organization that helps families in Lawrence who are experiencing a housing crisis. Lawrence Central has a history of supporting Family Promise with this important work. While they had to shut down during the pandemic, Family Promise is back up...