Berkeley Methodist United Church
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Daily Devotion: (Read 1 Timothy 6:3-9) – If we can take nothing with us when we die, why are so many people trying to gain more and more? Is money the root of evil? Why or why not?
Are you trapped behind the Wall of STUFF? Are we even unwittingly influenced by the commercialism of our society? What can we do about it? Let's talk in terms of faith.
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Hoarding is scary. At least for me. I teased my parents about being “hoarders” when I was in college because they used to have lots of stuff around the house, but after watching different shows ab…Daily Devotion: (Read Psalm 112:1-5) – Why are we blessed if we follow God’s commands? On a scale of 1 to 10 where 10 is exceedingly generous and 1 is stingy, where do you rate yourself and why? Would you like to be more giving? If so, what is holding you back?
Daily Devotion: (Read Nehemiah 5:6-11) – Nehemiah scolds the others for holding debts over their fellow Jews. They are charging interest on loans. Why shouldn't they? If we practiced this kind of lending today would that be good or bad and why?
Bishop Oliveto, a faithful member of our conference until she was elected to serve as Bishop in the Open Sky Conference, is also a lesbian and offers her reasons why, despite the vote at General Conference, she is choosing to stay a United Methodist. Her words are inspiring.
To those who are contemplating leaving The United Methodist Church
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I write this letter with an aching heart. I have heard the pain in the voices of so many of you, wondering if it is time to “shake the dust off” and leave your local church. As your bishop, I cannot ask you to stay in a place where your soul cannot be at rest. However, I will share with you why ...
Craig’s Corner 2019 March
What are you giving up for Lent this year? You … [Read More...]
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1710 Carleton St.
Berkeley, California 94703
bmuchurch@gmail.com
(510) 848-4680
