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First class of Pastors Ordained by United Methodist Church in Cameroon
The United Methodist Church in Cameroon has ordained its first nine pastors (elders), including one woman. This historic occasion took place on July 31 at the civic auditorium in Yaounde, the capital of the West African country. ...
August 30, 2010
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United Methodist aid worker killed in Afghanistan
from a UMNS Report by Linda Bloom* Homepage photo: A UMNS photo courtesy of International Assistance Mission. Daniel Terry spent 40 years of his life working as a volunteer with those most in need in Afghanistan. Fluent in several...
August 09, 2010
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‘Day 1’ radio program to air in Birmingham
Popular weekly mainline Protestant program starts Aug. 8 on WXJC AM-FM “Day 1,” the renowned weekly radio broadcast that features speakers from mainline Protestant churches, debuts in Birmingham, Ala. on Sunday, Aug. 8. The ...
August 06, 2010
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New Guidebook filled with details about UM-related Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Theological Schools
A new guidebook that provides a wealth of information about the 121 United Methodist-related schools, colleges, universities, and theological schools should help high school students easily compare tuition, degrees awarded, and ...
July 24, 2010
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Plan Ahead: 2011 United Methodist Program Calendar Now Available
The official United Methodist Program Calendar – United Methodist Communications’ top-selling resource – is now available for 2011 in 10 convenient designs. Calendars include information on liturgical colors, lectionary readings, ...
July 12, 2010
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North Alabama pastor represents General Board at Congo Methodist Centennial celebration
Rev. Mark Parris, a clergy member of the North Alabama Conference, and a director of the General Board of Church and Society of the United Methodist Church, has been selected from among GBCS directors to go to The Democratic ...
July 11, 2010
Evangelism General Church
Upper Room part of World Cup evangelism
*Homepage photo A UMNS file photo by Mike DuBose. When South Africa tied Mexico in a 1-1 draw during the opening World Cup game, some young spectators watched at big-screen viewings sponsored by churches and faith-based ...
June 22, 2010
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Council of Bishops announces UMC Constitutional Amendments voting results
Note: Bishop Gregory Palmer, council president, announced May 5, 2010, that Amendment II did not pass. This story is updated to correct information posted on May 4. The United Methodist Council of Bishops announced that only 5 of ...
May 04, 2010
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Debate raises questions about church’s voice
A UMNS Commentary By Rich Peck* The debate over health care reform has touched off deep emotions in the U.S. public, but it has also sparked a separate—and equally passionate—set of reactions among United Methodists. As Congress ...
March 27, 2010
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UMCOR celebrates 70 Years of Hope in 2010
by Melissa Hinnen, Director of Communications for UMCOR, General Board of Global Ministries What does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? —Micah 6:8 (NRSV) For 70 ...
March 11, 2010
Disaster Response General Church
One Great Hour of Sharing is March 14. Materials now available
When the first tremors of the earthquake in Haiti rocked that island nation, UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) staff were already in country, strategizing how United Methodists could help improve the lives of the people...
February 12, 2010
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SEJ Bishops Meet in Birmingham
United Methodist connectionalism was alive in Birmingham this week as the Southeastern Jurisdiction College of Bishops and Southeastern Jurisdiction Annual Conference Lay Leaders both held meetings in the city. As President of the...
January 17, 2010
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Two United Methodist mission agency staff members die of earthquake-related injuries
from UMNS stories by Linda Bloom* A second United Methodist mission worker has died of injuries sustained during the earthquake in Haiti. The Rev. Clinton Rabb, 60, who organized mission volunteers for The United Methodist Church,...
January 17, 2010
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United Methodists rescued in Haiti
Please note: As of  Jan. 16, 2010, it is now being reported that Rev. Dr. Sam Dixon, head UMCOR, died before he could be rescued from the rubble of a hotel destroyed by the earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12. Please click the...
January 15, 2010
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The Year-End Local Church Statistical Report to go live Jan. 15
The Year-End Local Church Statistical Report will be available through the Local Church Dashboard portion of the North Alabama Conference website beginning Jan. 15, 2010. It will be available until Jan. 29, 2010. This report asks ...
January 06, 2010
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United Methodist Communications Announces InfoServ Change
NASHVILLE: InfoServ, the official information service of The United Methodist Church, will become exclusively an e-mail and online information service effective April 1, 2010. At that time, telephone support services will be ...
December 03, 2009
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General Board of Discipleship Rethinking Discipleship Resources
NASHVILLE, Tenn.,-- Discipleship Resources, a publishing arm of the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship, is searching for ways to remain viable, while facing the reality that it must re-think its role as a publisher of ...
May 07, 2009
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United Methodists to ‘Rethink Church’ on streets of NYC
New York, NY:  United Methodists in the New York area will take to the streets of the city on May 6 to execute random acts of kindness as a part of the nationwide launch of a sweeping new campaign called Rethink Church. The ...
May 06, 2009
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Students who need financial help for college costs can now apply online for United Methodist scholarships or loans.
“We believe this new system is much more convenient for applicants,” said Angella Current-Felder, executive director of the Office of Loans and Scholarships at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. The online ...
March 26, 2009
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One Great Hour of Sharing is March 22
 - from the Faith In Action Newsletter of the General Board of Church and Society The One Great Hour of Sharing offering, to be collected by United Methodist Churches on March 22, makes the necessities of life, such as food, ...
March 12, 2009
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United Methodist Leaders Call for Hope, Outreach in Economic Crisis
NASHVILLE: The global financial crisis underscores the importance of a renewed focus on mission and ministry for the church and reminds Christians to maintain hope during fearful times, said three key United Methodist leaders. In ...
February 25, 2009
Advocacy for Social Justice General Church Multicultural Ministries
Ethnic Young Adult Summer Internship application deadline is Feb. 1
Applicants, age 18-22, will work in social justice placements in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Deadline to apply for an Ethnic Young Adult (EYA) Summer Internship in Washington, D.C., is Feb. 1. The EYA program is for young...
January 22, 2009
Adult Discipleship General Church
New year to bring new membership vows to all United Methodist churches
The 2008 General Conference approved actions to revise the membership vows of the United Methodist Church and also clarified the process for receiving members from other denominations.  All these changes go into effect January 1, ...
December 23, 2008
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Young Adult Missionary Application Deadline Extended
The application deadline for the next classes of United Methodist short-term young adult missionaries has been extended for a month--to January 1, 2009. The deadline applies to the US-2 and Mission Intern programs. The US-2 ...
December 06, 2008
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United Methodist Communications releases electronic program calendar
NASHVILLE, Tenn.: United Methodist Communications is offering an electronic version of the 2009 official denominational program calendar as a convenient download. The UMC E-Calendar can be imported into any calendar application ...
November 11, 2008
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Conflict and Relief, UMCOR in Georgia
NEW YORK, August 12, 2008--The United Methodist Committee on Relief in Georgia is serving as the lead coordinating agency for medicines and medical supplies being provided through US Government-sponsored emergency airlifts to the ...
August 13, 2008
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UM Mission Agency launches new China Program website
New York, NY, August 6, 2008--On the eve of the Beijing Olympic Games, the mission agency of The United Methodist Church launched a new website on the work of the denomination in China. "Churches in China are among the fastest ...
August 07, 2008
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Mission Leader Endorses Ecumenical Call for Prayers for Zimbabwe on June 22
New York, NY, June 17, 2008--The head of the United Methodist mission agency has endorsed a call from the World Council of Churches that Christians worldwide join in a day of prayer on June 22 for Zimbabwe as that country faces a ...
June 20, 2008
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Bishop Willimon to join University Senate
The General Conference has appointed Bishop Willimon as a member of the United Methodist University Senate. The University Senate provides accreditation, oversight, and support to United Methodist schools, colleges, and ...
May 26, 2008
Disaster Response General Church
UMCOR responding to disasters in US and Myanmar
US: Tornado Responses UMCOR is helping the Arkansas, Mississippi and Virginia Annual Conferences respond to several tornados that whipped through the southern states on May 1 and 2. The deadly storms damaged or destroyed several ...
May 07, 2008
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