10/16/2026
Yesterday, Bishop Jonathan Holston and Alabama-West Florida Conference leadership visited churches throughout the Panhandle District in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias.
From Shalimar and Fort Walton Beach to Navarre, Gulf Breeze, Pensacola, Cantonment and Pace, these visits are an opportunity to see firsthand the storm's impact, offer encouragement to pastors and congregations, pray together and better understand the needs of our churches and surrounding communities.
While the road to recovery will take time, we are reminded that we are stronger together through our United Methodist connection. We are especially grateful for the churches opening their doors to house volunteers, serve meals and support their neighbors during this difficult time.
As a reminder, the AWF Conference is welcoming volunteers through the month of October, as of now. Volunteers who reside within the AWF Conference do not have to be ERT badged to participate. Those without certification will be paired with trained ERT volunteers at job sites to ensure work is completed safely and effectively. Volunteers coming from outside of the annual conference are required to have a one-to-one ratio of ERT to non-ERT.
Individuals, churches and teams interested in serving should contact Amber White with Abide at 850-296-5310 to coordinate their involvement.
Please continue to pray for all those affected by Hurricane Isaias, our pastors and congregations, and the many volunteers working tirelessly to bring hope and healing to our communities.