The Christian Recorder - AMEC Publishing House Receives $25,100 Grant from Texas Methodist Foundation for "Virtual Grace" Program

AMEC Publishing House Receives $25,100 Grant from Texas Methodist Foundation for "Virtual Grace" Program

Program Aims to Support Seniors through a Unique Online Platform   Juvirtualy 25, 2023 – AMEC Publishing House is excited to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $25,100 from the Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF). This grant will be utilized for the revolutionary "Virtual Grace" program, an initiative specifically designed to serve senior members, aged 50-100, and is set to launch on August 1, 2023. The Virtual Grace program, which can be accessed at www.virtualgrace.church, aims to mitigate the impacts of isolation, loneliness, and the grief of loss that our senior community members have been confronting, particularly due to the pandemic's enduring effects. Using modern technology to bridge physical isolation, Virtual Grace provides a vibrant online platform for spiritual development. This innovative initiative includes prayer, scripture study, hymn singing, virtual fellowship, and an artistic component, intending to enrich the spiritual lives of our senior community. The program empowers our senior members, offering opportunities for fellowship, prayer, and holistic spiritual growth within a supportive online community. TMF's grant underscores their faith in our mission to provide spiritual healing and community to those isolated and reflects their commitment to alleviate the hardships of our senior community members. "We are excited to support new and important programs, including churches spreading God's love through social impact and nonprofits delivering services in innovative ways. All recipients utilize Asset-Based Community Development, deepening their connections in the communities they serve. TMF's Grants Ministry is more than a funder – we are a partner and collaborator with our grantees this year and beyond," comments Wendy Abel, TMF Vice President of Grants. AMEC Publishing House extends its gratitude to the Texas Methodist Foundation for their generous support and partnership in this transformative project. We also express our heartfelt thanks to every individual who has contributed to bringing this project to life. To our senior community members ready to join us on this journey, we extend a warm welcome to Virtual Grace. We see you, hear you, and stand by you. Visit us at www.virtualgrace.church to learn more and join our community. We encourage everyone to spread the word about this exciting news using the hashtags #TMFgrants and #IamAME on social media platforms. For more information on the Virtual Grace program, or if you have further inquiries, please feel free to visit www.virtualgrace.church or contact us directly at belin@amecpublishing.com. We are eager to witness the transformative impact this program will have on our community, offering each other grace, even virtually. ​Once again, we express our profound thanks to the Texas Methodist Foundation for making this project possible. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the launch date.   Contact Information:   Roderick D. Belin belin@amecpublishing.com AMEC Publishing House 900 13th Avenue South Nashville, Tennessee 37212 Not on our list? Join Here The News Digest contains selected articles from the newspaper. Click below to get full access! Buy Here

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Please watch "Resistance", the tenth episode of the new AME Church Publishing House Resource "Christianity in Context"!

Please watch Christianity in Context  Christianity in Context Episode 10: Resistance We are excited to share with you "Christianity in Context"! The intent is to expand and strengthen our members’ theological foundation as they engage in study and worship. It is to work in tandem with LFS and other curricula. Moreover, it will be useful for pastors and Christian Education leaders as we seek to make disciples and justice seekers with intentionality.  Over the next few weeks, we will share information on opportunities to do the lessons together via Zoom. Our series curator is Rev. Dr. Courtney Bryant, a Professor of Womanist Ethics at Manhattan College in New York City.  Dr. Bryant states, “Christianity in Context is a multimedia curriculum designed to introduce theological concepts in an accessible way while exploring religion from a black Christian context. It will inform, encourage and sometimes indict the black believer, as it grapples with questions of faith, justice, suffering, and more.  An excellent way to critically engage the tradition and examine one's own beliefs and practices, Christianity in Context cultivates greater theological knowledge in the service of developing greater faith and spiritual practices as we find new ways to overcome the  world.” Christianity in Context is available to you now. Please help us continue to make these innovative resources by making a donation to support the work of the AMEC Publishing House  as we seek to “provide high-quality resources to empower Christian believers to spread Christ’s liberating Gospel, pursue justice, and enhance the social development of all people.” You can contribute via the following methods: Givelify CashApp: $Amechurchschool Check:  Made out to "AME Church Publishing House" mailed to AME Church Publishing House 1722 Scovel Street Nashville, TN 37208

Additional Virtual Resources We Lift Our Voices Digital Word Hymnal L’Tanya Moore, Editor AME Book of Worship ebook format AME Book of Discipline ebook format Summer Church School Curricula  Liberating Faith Studies, Summer 2021: June - July - August ebook format Senior Quarterly, Summer 2021: June - July- August ebook format Intermediate Quarterly, Summer 2021: June - July - August ebook format Junior Quarterly, Summer 2021: June - July - August ebook format   Additional resources are available through this link from Dr. Belin.    Not on our list? Join Here The News Digest contains selected articles from the newspaper. Click below to get full access! Buy Here

Share Tweet Forward The Christian Recorder is the official newspaper of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the oldest continuously produced publication by persons of African descent.   Bishop David R. Daniels, Jr., Chair of the General Board Commission on Publications Rev. Dr. Roderick D. Belin, President/Publisher of the AME Sunday School Union Mr. John Thomas III, Editor of The Christian Recorder Copyright ©  2021The Christian Recorder, All rights reserved.

Please watch "Black Theology", the sixth episode of the new AME Church Publishing House Resource "Christianity in Context"!

Please watch Christianity in Context  Christianity in Context Episode 5: Black Theology We are excited to share with you "Christianity in Context"! The intent is to expand and strengthen our members’ theological foundation as they engage in study and worship. It is to work in tandem with LFS and other curricula. Moreover, it will be useful for pastors and Christian Education leaders as we seek to make disciples and justice seekers with intentionality.  Over the next few weeks, we will share information on opportunities to do the lessons together via Zoom. Our series curator is Rev. Dr. Courtney Bryant, a Professor of Womanist Ethics at Manhattan College in New York City.  Dr. Bryant states, “Christianity in Context is a multimedia curriculum designed to introduce theological concepts in an accessible way while exploring religion from a black Christian context. It will inform, encourage and sometimes indict the black believer, as it grapples with questions of faith, justice, suffering, and more.  An excellent way to critically engage the tradition and examine one's own beliefs and practices, Christianity in Context cultivates greater theological knowledge in the service of developing greater faith and spiritual practices as we find new ways to overcome the  world.” Christianity in Context is available to you now. Please help us continue to make these innovative resources by making a donation to support the work of the AMEC Publishing House  as we seek to “provide high-quality resources to empower Christian believers to spread Christ’s liberating Gospel, pursue justice, and enhance the social development of all people.” You can contribute via the following methods: Givelify CashApp: $Amechurchschool Check:  Made out to "AME Church Publishing House" mailed to AME Church Publishing House 1722 Scovel Street Nashville, TN 37208

Additional Virtual Resources We Lift Our Voices Digital Word Hymnal L’Tanya Moore, Editor AME Book of Worship ebook format AME Book of Discipline ebook format Summer Church School Curricula  Liberating Faith Studies, Summer 2021: June - July - August ebook format Senior Quarterly, Summer 2021: June - July- August ebook format Intermediate Quarterly, Summer 2021: June - July - August ebook format Junior Quarterly, Summer 2021: June - July - August ebook format   Additional resources are available through this link from Dr. Belin.    Not on our list? Join Here The News Digest contains selected articles from the newspaper. Click below to get full access! Buy Here

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