“We cannot separate ourselves from the reality of HIV and AIDS, because it is already here, in our church.” — United Methodist Joyce Torio, on the need for HIV/AIDS education in the Philippines.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Partnership focuses on HIV/AIDS in Philippines
CABANATUAN CITY, Philippines (UMNS) — In the Philippines, where recent figures show an HIV rate growth of 25 percent, United Methodist leaders are hoping to make a difference with a new partnership with the city health office. Together, they want to create a sustainable program and services for people living with HIV and AIDS and their caregivers. Gladys Mangiduyos reports.
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Ask The UMC
What was the first school started by Methodists?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Education is a core value of The United Methodist Church that dates back to the earliest days of the Methodist movement in 18th-century England. Founder John Wesley believed everyone should have access to education regardless of gender or class. Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, has more on Wesley’s role in championing education.
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More details on oral hearings
ZURICH (UMNS) — The United Methodist Judicial Council has released additional details on the three oral hearings set for the first day of its Oct. 23-26 meeting.
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New England Conference
3 small churches thrive in connection
CUTLER, Maine — Three small churches on the coast — two of which almost closed for good — are making new disciples by making connection with each other. Beth DiCocco has the story of their revitalization.
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Disability Ministries
Deaf ministries group meets
LAS VEGAS — The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministries Committee of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries recently met to discuss the year ahead, including the special General Conference and how the church can include more Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The Rev. Leo Yates Jr. reports.
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RESOURCES
United Methodist Publishing House
Abingdon brings out kids’ book on immigration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — United Methodist Publishing House’s Abingdon Press has published a children’s flip-over book called “Luis y Mia/Mia and Luis.” It explores immigration and cross-cultural friendships. Brittany Sky of Abingdon says that given border tensions, “it is imperative to help children discover how they, too, can heed God’s call to show care for the immigrants among us.”
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