“I was struck by the enthusiasm, ambition and intellect of the students, and I left feeling inspired about the next generation of young people preparing to lead their communities and workplaces.” — Timothy Keating, Boeing executive, on his visit to Africa University.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Boeing executive’s family funds AU scholarship
MUTARE, Zimbabwe (UMNS) — Timothy Keating, an executive with The Boeing Company, recently spoke at Africa University’s commencement. He and his wife, Ann, a retired schoolteacher, also were moved to invest personally in AU with a four-year, endowed $130,000 scholarship fund for women majoring in education. Barbara Dunlap-Berg has the story.
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Great Plains Conference
Pastor seeks end to death penalty
LINCOLN, Neb. — A retired Nebraska United Methodist pastor is still working to end the death penalty, which the denomination has officially opposed since 1956. David Burke reports on the Rev. Stephen Griffith’s efforts as Nebraska schedules its first execution in 21 years.
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United Methodist Communications
Bishop was once skeptical of Christian faith
MADISON, Wis. (UMC.org) — Eurasia Area Bishop Eduard Khegay was a hydraulic engineering student studying nuclear missiles when a group of friends invited him to church. Khegay, who grew up in the Soviet Union and was skeptical of Christianity, found what it meant to follow Christ, serve others, live joyfully and be part of something greater. The Rev. Joe Iovino interviews Khegay as part of the Get Your Spirit in Shape series.
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Editor’s note: Technical difficulties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — United Methodist News Service had technical difficulties with its website yesterday, and readers may not have been able to access certain stories. We apologize for the inconvenience. The affected stories are listed below:
Prayers for Zimbabwe after election violence
Sierra Leone visit shows malaria fundraising impact
Alabama bishop met race challenge
PRESS RELEASES
Higher Education and Ministry
New book showcases Oxford Institute papers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A new book, “Wesleyan Communities and the World Beyond Christianity,” showcases papers from the 13th Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies, which met in 2013. Published by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry, the book was edited by the Rev. Ted A. Campbell, professor of Church History at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University.
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World Methodist Council
Methodist and related bodies met in Korea
SEOUL, Korea — Support of the peace process on the Korean Peninsula and a review of ecumenical partnerships were among the topics of discussion when the World Methodist Council met July 12-15. Currently, 80 Methodist, Wesleyan and United or Uniting churches serving in 138 countries and representing over 80 million Methodist affiliates and members are part of the council family.
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EVENTS
Tuesday, Aug. 7
Tuesdays in the Chapel
NEWS AND FEATURES
Boeing executive’s family funds AU scholarship
MUTARE, Zimbabwe (UMNS) — Timothy Keating, an executive with The Boeing Company, recently spoke at Africa University’s commencement. He and his wife, Ann, a retired schoolteacher, also were moved to invest personally in AU with a four-year, endowed $130,000 scholarship fund for women majoring in education. Barbara Dunlap-Berg has the story.
Read story
Great Plains Conference
Pastor seeks end to death penalty
LINCOLN, Neb. — A retired Nebraska United Methodist pastor is still working to end the death penalty, which the denomination has officially opposed since 1956. David Burke reports on the Rev. Stephen Griffith’s efforts as Nebraska schedules its first execution in 21 years.
Read story
United Methodist Communications
Bishop was once skeptical of Christian faith
MADISON, Wis. (UMC.org) — Eurasia Area Bishop Eduard Khegay was a hydraulic engineering student studying nuclear missiles when a group of friends invited him to church. Khegay, who grew up in the Soviet Union and was skeptical of Christianity, found what it meant to follow Christ, serve others, live joyfully and be part of something greater. The Rev. Joe Iovino interviews Khegay as part of the Get Your Spirit in Shape series.
Listen to the podcast
Editor’s note: Technical difficulties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — United Methodist News Service had technical difficulties with its website yesterday, and readers may not have been able to access certain stories. We apologize for the inconvenience. The affected stories are listed below:
Prayers for Zimbabwe after election violence
Sierra Leone visit shows malaria fundraising impact
Alabama bishop met race challenge
PRESS RELEASES
Higher Education and Ministry
New book showcases Oxford Institute papers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A new book, “Wesleyan Communities and the World Beyond Christianity,” showcases papers from the 13th Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies, which met in 2013. Published by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry, the book was edited by the Rev. Ted A. Campbell, professor of Church History at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University.
Read press release
World Methodist Council
Methodist and related bodies met in Korea
SEOUL, Korea — Support of the peace process on the Korean Peninsula and a review of ecumenical partnerships were among the topics of discussion when the World Methodist Council met July 12-15. Currently, 80 Methodist, Wesleyan and United or Uniting churches serving in 138 countries and representing over 80 million Methodist affiliates and members are part of the council family.
Read summary
EVENTS
Tuesday, Aug. 7
Tuesdays in the Chapel
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