Church Leadership
General UMC Conversation Update
February 15, 2023
On January 26th, during the CUMC Year-in-Review, Pastor Curtis updated the church and answered a few questions on the future of the United Methodist Church. To help people understand the current conversation, Pastor Adam Hamilton of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection shared his thoughts on the current issues: 1. Why remain in the United Methodist Church? 2. Love of Scripture 3. Committed to Christ 4. Human Sexuality 5. A Future with Hope 6. Moving Forward with the United Methodist Church Most of these topics were mentioned in a letter to Pastor Adam from Pastor Rob Renfroe. Pastor Renfroe is the President of the Good News Organization and calls for church division over human sexuality. You can read more about Pastor Rob's letter and Pastor Adam's response by clicking here: https://http://www.adamhamilton.com/blog/a-response-to-rob-renfroes-open-letter#.y-wkw3bmk00 Click on the button above to view the six videos created by Pastor Adam Hamilton. Please know that church leadership continues to monitor the conversation and remains committed to the UMC. The General Conference of the United Methodist Church will meet in May 2024 to make decisions on the future of the UMC. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Curtis at http://communityumc.net
Panel Conversation on At-Risk Children and Youth in Columbia
February 1, 2023
On Feb. 1, CUMC hosted a panel discussion and Q&A time about the realities of at-risk children and youth in our broader community. Steve Hollis from the Division of Human Services, Ranita Norwood from Columbia Public Schools, and Kathyrn O'Hagan from Columbia Foster and Adoptions Project will share insights from their experiences and suggestions for gaps in services in our area. Please join us again on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. to continue the conversation and begin identifying possible ministry opportunities for at-risk children and youth in our community.