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Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA

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It’s just me, being Kind. ☺️ Love is The Way ❤️ United Methodist Certified Lay Minister; Nonprofit Founder; Mental Health Advocate; Chronic Illness Champion; Author, Host of ChangeFuse Podcast; AI generated pics free to use. #BeUMC #Kindness #LiveLikeJesus

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Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Nov 28

Kindness is the language of those who follow Christ.
#Kindness #BeUMC
#LoveIsTheWay

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Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · 28d

✨ Taking time to be with God and stepping away from social media for the well-being of my spiritual and mental health. This will be my last post for 2025.

May you be well, find the peace of Jesus, and let joy pour into your life and love flow out from you. ✨
See you in 2026!

Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Sep 23

Spending more time and energy on self care and being in God’s creation and presence. A bicycle ride can become worship and meditation.
#BeUMC
#FreshExpressions
#SpiritualHealth

Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Sep 20

Today we held a lament service, lifting up our grief and hopes for our world, our nation, our church, our community and ourselves. Together, we find strength even in shared sorrow. #BeUMC
#LamentThenLetGo
#CarlisleUMC

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Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Sep 15

Community is vital to mental health. Church is more than a place of worship—it’s a community where we find support, belonging, and hope. #BeUMC #MentalHealthMatters

Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Sep 5

💜 September is #SuicidePrevention Month.
We (the church)can help by:
👉 Listening without judgment
👉 Sharing resources + hotlines
👉 Training leaders to notice signs
👉 Being open about faith + mental health
👉 Walking with people in their pain
You are not alone. Call/text 988.
#BeUMC #HopeInChrist

Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our Sunday School is finishing up a 4 year study of the books that didn’t make the Bible including the Gnostic works. Fascinating!! I hope many will join in. Makes me appreciate the effort made in putting together the Bible so much more.

Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Sep 1

The Church is called to be a caring community where no one struggles alone. Mental health matters—and in Christ’s love, all people belong, are valued, and are supported. 💙 #MentalHealth #BeUMC #CommunityOfCare

Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Aug 31

We had our third Hike the Valley this summer. More and more, people are enjoying the outdoors and conversations together. They loved it so much we will have a Gratitude Hike in October.
#HolyHikesCUMC
#BeUMC

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Pastor Vickie @vickspy.bsky.social · Aug 28

We made our own sunshine yesterday by holding a fundraising dinner for a future warming center in MN. 180 ppl came and donated.

There are still good people in the world. Remember that.

We have a lot of work to do, but we can do it if we all work together.

#beumc
#minnesotastrong
#clergy

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Cory Smith @cory-smith.bsky.social · Aug 31

In Luke 14, Jesus noticed people in this world scrambling for the best seats. He flipped the script: no fighting for status, no shutting others out. Imagine a world where everyone has a place, immigrants, outsiders, the overlooked. Pull up a chair. #BeUMC

Backyard cookout with a diverse neighborhood of people enjoying laughter and food together.

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Rev Jerry Lee Butler @revjerrylee.bsky.social · Aug 22

Looking for some resources for a small group or gathering of readers? Check out our Library page at Reading the Faith book club

Also, we would love to have you join the conversation! Subscribe today! We are waiting for you!

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#BeUMC

Explore the "Reading the Faith" Library: Free Study Guides for Your Journey

A book is a dream you hold in your hands.” — Neil Gaiman

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rickisme @rickisme.bsky.social · Aug 24

#BeUMC

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Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Aug 23

Sabbath is a gift, not a rule. Jesus invites us to pause and let Him restore our spirit. #PeaceInChrist #BeUMC

Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Aug 21

Jesus told His disciples, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Your soul needs space to breathe. Make room today.
#SacredRest
#BeUMC
Mark 6:31 (NIV)

Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Aug 20

Jesus slipped away to pray. You can too. Renewal begins in quiet moments with God. #SoulCare #BeUMC
#GodConnection

Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Aug 19

Feeling worn out? Jesus says, “Come to me…and I will give you rest.” Lay your burdens down. #RestInChrist #BeUMC

Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Aug 15

Love this Rev. Val.

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Rev. Val @revsheseesfar.bsky.social · Aug 15

99 v 1: Why I’ll Always Go After the One
The ninety-nine aren’t abandoned. They’re safe on the hill.
But there’s one out there — bleeding in the thorns —
and love refuses to accept any loss as inevitable.
#BeUMC #Politics #Faith
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99 v 1: Why I’ll Always Go After the One

Because love won’t write off a single soul — not even the risky ones. The ninety-nine aren’t abandoned. They’re safe on the hill. But there’s one out there — bleeding in the thorns — and love refuses ...

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Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Aug 13

Pastor Jake Waybright showed us what loving, living, believing, and sharing in Jesus Christ REALLY looks like… “help the least, you help Me.” Holy Spirit Fire 🔥🔥🔥 unexpected, unconditional, unstoppable!!
#JesusOnTheLoose
#BeUMC
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Sunday, August 10, 2025 - 9:45am Contemporary Worship

YouTube video by Carlisle United Methodist Church

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Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Aug 12

The fear is real - spotlighting what is good a right sometimes makes it fade away.

Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Aug 11

@bsky.app thanks for not have ads to scroll through for content. Pleasant experience.

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Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Aug 2

Leading worship tomorrow as CLM. Not the first time but first since my official certification at AC. Pastors are starting a new sermon series “Jesus on the Loose”. Let’s see where Jesus takes us.
#BeUMC
#HappyToServe
#JesusontheLoose #KidsHungerHousing

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Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Jul 22

Hike The Valley Hike #2 was amazing. More challenging than the first and discussion was “Traveling with God on Life’s Journey”. Hills and valleys, muck and bridges. God is with us through it all. We even spotted Jesus on the trail.
#BeUMC
#HolyHikesCUMC

Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Jul 10

Milestone - Final summer adventures with these three young men as the oldest goes off to college and career. We lived it up big the last 11 summers with Grandma Shell adventures - hiking, kayaking, fishing, theme parks, playstation competitions, dominoes, Uno, puzzles, baseball games, and cookouts.

Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA @mandreaw.bsky.social · Jul 10

Congratulations!!!

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