Vows: Service

In this week’s Dulin Weekly Podcast, Pastor James reflects on the United Methodist vow to support the church through service, exploring how service extends far beyond committee roles and Sunday morning ministries. While acts like singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school, or volunteering with Ministry of Hope are vital expressions of service within the congregation, James reminds us that John Wesley’s conviction that “the world is our parish” calls us to serve God everywhere we go. Every act of kindness—caring for a neighbor, supporting a teammate’s family, offering compassion at work, or participating in mission efforts like Appalachia Service Project or Rebuilding Together—is an opportunity to live out this vow. Service, he says, is less about grand gestures and more about showing up for others with the gifts God has placed within us. This episode invites listeners to reflect on where their passions and the world’s needs meet, trusting that in both ordinary and extraordinary ways, we serve God by serving others.