Note from Pastor Jana During my recent Wesley heritage pilgrimage, one word kept coming up again and again: revival. We heard it in prayers, in conversations, in the stories of John Wesley and his family. Wesley longed for a revival of faith that would not only change hearts but also transform communities. But what does revival look like for us today? In our hearts, revival begins with a fresh openness to God. It’s not about louder prayers or busier schedules—it’s about allowing God’s Spirit to breathe new life into us. Revival can be as simple as finding joy in prayer again, noticing God’s presence in the ordinary, or rediscovering the grace that first drew us close to Christ. In our community, revival looks like love in action. When we serve our neighbors, welcome the stranger, and extend grace to those who feel left out, we embody the same Spirit that fueled the Methodist movement centuries ago. Revival is not just personal—it is communal. It spreads when the fire of God’s love in one heart ignites compassion and justice in others. And revival is not something we pursue alone. We experience it best when we walk together. When we gather for worship, study, prayer, or fellowship, we remind one another of God’s presence. When we link arms in service—feeding the hungry, comforting the grieving, encouraging the weary—we are living proof that revival is possible here and now. As we step into this new season of ministry, I invite us to hold this word close: revival. May God renew our hearts, our church, and our city so that we, like Wesley, can be part of a movement that shares Christ’s love with the world. Pastor Jana Group photo at the location of John Wesley’s heart strangely warmed at Aldersgate.
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