Sin as an Evasion of Time
This is an interesting reflection on the nature of sin, excerpted from Glenn Tinder's book, "The Fabric of Hope: An Essay."

Bible Browser
The Oremus Bible Browser permits quick access to any passage in the New Revised Standard Version or the Authorized (King James) Version

New Revised Standard Version
The NRSV is the most current in the long line of English bibles descended from the Bishops' Bible of 1556, including the King James (Authorized) Version.

MUMAC -- Minnesota Annual Conference, UMC
The Moose Lake UMC belong to the Minnesota Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. This links you to the conference web site, and to the Northeast District also.

Cokesbury -- Resources for the Faith Journey
Cokesbury is the retail division of The United Methodist Publishing House. The United Methodist Publishing House, founded in 1789, is a publisher and distributor to The United Methodist Church and the greater Christian community. At Cokesbury, our Mission is to provide quality resources and services that help people know God through Jesus Christ, love God, and choose to serve God and neighbor.

Religious Research Report
Interesting source of insights on the U.S. religious scene.

The Story of Methodism in America
Text by John G. McEllhenney, one hundred twenty-eight illustrations from the Archives and History Center of the United Methodist Church, from the book published by Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, 1984.

Sermons of John Wesley
John Wesley's teachings on Christian doctrine are best reflected in the extensive body of his sermonic work.

Faith in Public Life
Faith in Public Life, founded by a diverse alliance of religious leaders, envisions a country in which diverse religious voices for justice and the common good consistently impact public policy; and those who use religion as a tool of division and exclusion do not dominate public discourse.

Alternate Bible Search
Bible Gateway offers many versions to explore, including the New International Version, the New King James Version, and Eugene Peterson's exciting translation, The Message.

Equal Exchange
Equal Exchange is a founding member of the International Fair Trade Association, www.ifat.org

UM General Board of Discipleship
Provides leadership and resources in the areas of spiritual growth and development, devotional literature, curriculum resources, Christian education, evangelism, worship, stewardship, and ministry of the laity. The General Board of Discipleship oversees The Upper Room.

UM General Board of Global Ministries
Responsible to witness to Jesus Christ throughout the world, to recruit and send missionaries, to raise the awareness and support of persons in local churches for global mission, and to assist in the development of Christian churches and leadership.

UM General Board of Church and Society
Challenges United Methodists to work in areas of important social concern and develops resources to inform, motivate, and train United Methodists on issues of social justice in the society.

UM General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Prepares and assists people to fulfill their ordained ministries and to provide general oversight for campus ministries and institutions of higher education.

UM General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns
Advocates for and works toward Christian unity in every aspect of the life of The United Methodist Church. It works to enable ecumenical and interreligious understanding and experience among all United Methodists.

UM General Commission on the Status and Role of Women
Challenges The United Methodist Church to a commitment to the full participation of women in the complete life and mission of the church. The commission serves as an advocate for and on behalf of women, seeks to eliminate inequities in relation to women in the church, and monitors the general agencies, institutions, and connectional structures to ensure inclusiveness of women.

UM General Commission on Religion and Race
Focused on bringing about full and equal participation of the racial and ethnic constituencies in The United Methodist Church. The commission carries out its work through advocacy of the issues and by reviewing and monitoring the practices of the denomination.

UM General Commission on Archives and History
Gathers, preserves, and disseminates materials on the history of The United Methodist Church and its antecedents. It maintains archives and a library in which the historical records are kept.

Other General Agencies of the United Methodist Church
These include United Methodist Communications, the General Council on Finance and Administration, the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, the Connectional Table, the United Methodist Publishing House, and the General Commission on United Methodist Men.