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    Bishop Wilson tells students about code talkers

    11/19/2024
    TOPEKA – Bishop David Wilson spoke before a different kind of congregation — a group of 80 fifth-graders at ...

    UMC leaders share their culture, histories for Caring Congregation

    11/19/2024
    LEAWOOD, Kan. – Three United Methodist leaders weaved the history of their cultures with personal experiences...

    Olathe's Center of Grace celebrates 25th anniversary

    11/13/2024
    OLATHE, Kansas – Five years after Olathe First United Methodist Church and Olathe Hope UMC merged in 1994 to...

    For first time, Great Plains BOOM chair is a layperson

    11/12/2024
    Kurt McBride has become the chair of the Great Plains Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, the first time a ...