“Autura, we will miss your laugh, your leadership, your love, your faithfulness, and your generous spirit.” — Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference Bishop Bill McAlilly in a blog post about the Rev. Autura Eason-Williams, a district superintendent killed in an apparent carjacking.
NEWS AND FEATURES
District superintendent killed in carjacking
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (UM News) — Many are feeling shock and grief after a United Methodist district superintendent was shot and killed in an apparent carjacking. The Rev. Autura Eason-Williams was a beloved leader in the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference. Heather Hahn reports.
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Ask The UMC
New installments in Valuing Life series
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In a new seven-part series, Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, explores the ways United Methodists value life and help others experience the abundance of life Jesus promises. Two new installments address child welfare and health care for all.
Read Part 3: Growing up — Child welfare
Read Part 4: Staying alive — Health care for all
Read more in series
Wespath talks pensions at Germany meeting
KÖNIGSWINTER, Germany (UM News) — Officials of The United Methodist Church’s pension and health benefits agency met with central conference representatives to discuss pension plan sustainability in a challenging period for the denomination. Klaus Ulrich Ruof has the story.
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Florida Conference
Bethune ‘epitomizes the values we hold dear’
WASHINGTON — During her extraordinary life, Mary McLeod Bethune walked with giants while empowering thousands of Black children and students that society overlooked and oppressed. On July 13, U.S. leaders — including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy — extolled the Methodist educator. Joe Henderson writes about the installation of a statue of Bethune in the U.S. Capitol.
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United Women in Faith
AU student wants to help Angola
NEW YORK — Africa University student Geovania Da Graca Goncalves said she plans to return to her home country of Angola to make a difference after graduation. The 23-year-old is set to graduate from the United Methodist-related school in June 2023 with a degree in international relations. Goncalves is from a low-income family and says she would be unable to attend the university in Zimbabwe without a United Women in Faith scholarship.
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RESOURCES
You Unlimited, Western Pennsylvania Conference
Lift up laity
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — How does your church encourage, celebrate and lift up laity who serve in various ministry roles? A little bit of recognition, celebration and gratitude goes a long way to encourage not only those who have served but also those who might serve in the future. Certified Path 1 coach Kay Kotan lists 10 tips to help recognize and equip disciples more intentionally.
Read tips
Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Expand the reach of small groups
WASHINGTON — The intimacy of smaller gatherings deepens relational bonds, nurtures trust and provides a safe space for spiritual exploration, learning and growth. How can you prevent your small groups from becoming inwardly focused and impenetrable to newcomers? Doug Powe and Ann Michel of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership outline four strategies to help groups maintain an outward focus and an invitational posture.
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NEWS AND FEATURES
District superintendent killed in carjacking
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (UM News) — Many are feeling shock and grief after a United Methodist district superintendent was shot and killed in an apparent carjacking. The Rev. Autura Eason-Williams was a beloved leader in the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference. Heather Hahn reports.
Read story
Ask The UMC
New installments in Valuing Life series
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In a new seven-part series, Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, explores the ways United Methodists value life and help others experience the abundance of life Jesus promises. Two new installments address child welfare and health care for all.
Read Part 3: Growing up — Child welfare
Read Part 4: Staying alive — Health care for all
Read more in series
Wespath talks pensions at Germany meeting
KÖNIGSWINTER, Germany (UM News) — Officials of The United Methodist Church’s pension and health benefits agency met with central conference representatives to discuss pension plan sustainability in a challenging period for the denomination. Klaus Ulrich Ruof has the story.
Read story
Florida Conference
Bethune ‘epitomizes the values we hold dear’
WASHINGTON — During her extraordinary life, Mary McLeod Bethune walked with giants while empowering thousands of Black children and students that society overlooked and oppressed. On July 13, U.S. leaders — including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy — extolled the Methodist educator. Joe Henderson writes about the installation of a statue of Bethune in the U.S. Capitol.
Read story
United Women in Faith
AU student wants to help Angola
NEW YORK — Africa University student Geovania Da Graca Goncalves said she plans to return to her home country of Angola to make a difference after graduation. The 23-year-old is set to graduate from the United Methodist-related school in June 2023 with a degree in international relations. Goncalves is from a low-income family and says she would be unable to attend the university in Zimbabwe without a United Women in Faith scholarship.
Read story
RESOURCES
You Unlimited, Western Pennsylvania Conference
Lift up laity
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — How does your church encourage, celebrate and lift up laity who serve in various ministry roles? A little bit of recognition, celebration and gratitude goes a long way to encourage not only those who have served but also those who might serve in the future. Certified Path 1 coach Kay Kotan lists 10 tips to help recognize and equip disciples more intentionally.
Read tips
Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Expand the reach of small groups
WASHINGTON — The intimacy of smaller gatherings deepens relational bonds, nurtures trust and provides a safe space for spiritual exploration, learning and growth. How can you prevent your small groups from becoming inwardly focused and impenetrable to newcomers? Doug Powe and Ann Michel of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership outline four strategies to help groups maintain an outward focus and an invitational posture.
View resource
RECENT HEADLINES
106 Florida churches sue to exit denomination
97-year-old pays forward with bird sanctuary
EVENTS
Monday, Aug. 1-Friday, Aug. 19
Online course: Bridging Cancer — Now What?
Monday, Aug. 8-Monday, Aug. 22
How to Build and Provide Your Course Online
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