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Stuart Upton
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Father, husband, brother, son, native West Virginian, UM Pastor in the south.
I was thinking about our Camps/Retreats earlier & how we need more opportunities as a conference to use the Retreat Side of Warren Willis. It's a beautiful & peaceful space to experience spiritual renewal together.

That use will also highlight the needs of Warren Willis.

#flumc25 #DigitalDistrict
June 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Really grateful for the Florida United Methodist Foundation and the Ben and Martha Simmons Scholarship as they support me in my education at @candlertheology.bsky.social

#flumc25 #DigitalDistrict
June 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This got some laughs, but it's not a joke. The teen detained by ICE in Dalton, GA didn't have a choice as far as when or how she arrived in the USA. Cruz' son could be the same story. We have a moral obligation to care for these kids like our own, because they are our own.

#flumc25 #DigitalDistrict
"We brought our son here when he was a baby. We didn't ask his permission. We didn't ask his opinion. We just brought him here. He's a first generation immigrant." - Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz

#flumc25 #DigitalDistrict
June 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"We brought our son here when he was a baby. We didn't ask his permission. We didn't ask his opinion. We just brought him here. He's a first generation immigrant." - Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz

#flumc25 #DigitalDistrict
June 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Hooray for rules! #flumc25 #DigitalDistrict
June 6, 2025 at 12:35 PM
June 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"In our best moments, we're kind of adorable." - Bishop Tom Berlin #flumc25 #digitaldistrict
June 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Bishop Berlin is essentially preaching Wesley's "The One Thing Needful" sermon. Important words. Even people who have everything still need renewal in Christ, and that means me too. #flumc25 #digitaldistrict
June 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The worship team for #flumc25 wrote songs just for annual conference. That's incredible.

#digitaldistrict
June 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
As per usual, the sign language interpreters are already 🔥. What great embodiment of worship leadership.

#flumc25 #digitaldistrict
June 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I am pro harmonica. #flumc25 #digitaldistrict
June 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Grateful for the acknowledgement of the unequal footing between Elders, Deacons, and Local Pastors in the UMC at #FLUMC2025 #DigitalDistrict

Thanks to Reverend Debbie Casanzio, Rev. David Williamson, and Rev. Madeline Luzinski for their truly connectional work.
June 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
@tampabaylightning.bsky.social #distantthunder North Florida Hockey on a fresh sheet of ice.
January 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Already looking forward to Florida's #UMC #flumc25 #AnnualConference and the advent of #BlueskyDistrict.

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FLUMC - Annual Conference 2025
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November 17, 2024 at 1:16 AM
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November 16, 2024 at 3:12 AM
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A poll of sorts: here are some of the denominational feeds I've created. Like feeds you like! 💗

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November 16, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Brandon Hagel was mic'd up so he knew he had to score tonight. #GoBolts
November 15, 2024 at 1:12 AM