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Social media graphics for Lent and Easter

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Easter

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Image by Tim Mossholder, courtesy of Unsplash; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News
Image by Tim Mossholder, courtesy of Unsplash; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News
"The Parable of the Prodigal Son, Received Home by His Father" -Luca Giordano (1634-1705), courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.
"The Parable of the Prodigal Son, Received Home by His Father" -Luca Giordano (1634-1705), courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.
Psalm 63:7. Photo by NoName_13 / Pixabay; graphic by Laurens Glass.
Psalm 63:7. Photo by NoName_13 / Pixabay; graphic by Laurens Glass.
Artist Ary Scheffer (1796-1858) / Wikimedia Commons; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News
Artist Ary Scheffer (1796-1858) / Wikimedia Commons; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News
Briton Rivière (1840–1920)/ Wikimedia Commons. Luke 4:8. Graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.
Briton Rivière (1840–1920)/ Wikimedia Commons. Luke 4:8. Graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.
Ash Wednesday, Psalm 51:10. Photo by Josh Applegate on Unsplash; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.
Ash Wednesday, Psalm 51:10. Photo by Josh Applegate on Unsplash; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.
Psalm 51:10 - Photo by Annika Gordon / Unsplash; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.
Psalm 51:10 - Photo by Annika Gordon / Unsplash; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

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Evangelism
People gather around a laptop during a “Tell Your Church’s Story” training event for churches in the Rizal Philippines Annual Conference East (RPACE) on March 22. The event was sponsored by the Taytay Philippines Communications team and United Methodist Communications. Image courtesy of the Taytay Philippines Communications team.

Philippines church communicators develop new skills

Filipino communicators are learning new ways to reach people through social media.
General Church
The Council of Bishops and Connectional Table have collaborated in developing a new vision statement for the denomination: The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections. Earth image by NASA Space Observatory; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

Bishops unveil vision for United Methodist Church

United Methodist bishops — in collaboration with the Connectional Table — have adopted a vision that says United Methodists “love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously.”
Church Growth
The Rev. Alexander von Wascinski receives a blessing from his congregation at Peace Church United Methodist in Munich, Germany. Photo courtesy of Peace Church United Methodist, via Facebook. Facebook.

Peace Church offers ‘home for everyone’

A congregation in Germany is a thriving, diverse church community that welcomes people of all faith traditions, including many who are new to the country.

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