I wrote this sermon, didn't get the chance to preach it, but decided to share it anyway. #unitedmethodist #umc #sermons #layspeaker

https://johnicarney.medium.com/the-cost-of-the-gospel-eb19b0a2d3f3

The cost of the Gospel

Undelivered sermon, Oct. 5, 2025

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The General Secretary of the #UnitedMethodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry calls for the preservation of the United States #DepartmentofEducation

https://www.gbhem.org/news/dismantling-the-u-s-department-of-education-harms-us-all/

The #UnitedMethodist General Board of Church and Society vehemently opposes #MassDeportation. See full statement here: https://www.umcjustice.org/latest/church-and-society-opposes-mass-deportation-in-u-s-3739
Church and Society Opposes Mass Deportation in U.S.

A statement from The General Board of Church and Society calls for a bold witness to stand against U.S. immigration and mass deportation policies influenced by misinformation, hate, fear and harm.

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It’s the end of the church year as we know it (and I feel fine)

As a lay speaker, when I get an assignment, I usually try to preach from one of the scriptures in the Revised Common Lectionary. The lectionary is a schedule of scripture passages that runs through…

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I'm thankful power is back. But there is a lot to do to help the community that has been ravaged by this storm.

My wife, a #UnitedMethodist pastor has been coordinating a lot of relief efforts from UM churches outside of the CSRA and we are grateful for all those who have brought supplies or came into town to help remove trees and the like.

If you'd like to donate to the UMC's effort, click link below. Or find an org you're OK with, and give there

https://umcmission.org/advance-project/901670/

UMCOR US Disaster Response and Recovery

Supporting UMCOR's response to disasters

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Made in the image of a God who defies all categorization.

Proud to have been in the #Chicago #Pride parade yesterday with Church of the Three Crosses and the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches!

#nonbinary #UnitedMethodist #UnitedChurchOfChrist #christianity

United Methodist General Conference repeals bans on same-sex marriage, ordaining openly LGBTQ clergy

Conservatives who left over the past two years - about a fourth of all United Methodist churches - cited this anticipated change as reason for their departure.

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The True Vine - John I. Carney - Medium

Turkey Creek United Methodist Church and Wesley Heights United Methodist Church, April 28, 2024. “The True Vine” is published by John I. Carney.

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Anyone on here at all following #UMCGC, or am I going to be forced back to Twitter?
#umc #UnitedMethodist