"I call for a general mobilization to block the road to this contamination of this deadly virus." — Eastern Congo Area Bishop Gabriel Unda on the spread of Ebola.
NEWS AND FEATURES
United Methodists react to Ebola death in Goma
GOMA, Congo (UM News) — United Methodist leaders added their voices to the World Health Organization’s warning that with the spread of Ebola to Goma, the outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern. Philippe Kituka Lolonga reports.
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Global Ministries
Reaching out to Native youth through the arts
ATLANTA — The United Methodist Committee on Relief has partnered with Dream Warriors, a collective of North American Indigenous artists, to support the “Heal It” Project, reaching out to youth in schools with predominantly Native American enrollment. Christie R. House reports.
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Upper New York Conference
Church turns clothesline into blessings
LAKEWOOD, N.Y. — A ministry that started with a clothesline for giving away winter gear has added a year-round box of blessings. Lakewood United Methodist Church last year augmented its clothesline giveaways with a 24/7 Lord’s Pantry Blessing Box. The Rev. Michael Childs and Nancy Meyer write about how the giveaway ministry works.
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Michigan Conference
Clergyman recalls call to ministry in podcast
BOYNE FALLS, Mich. — A United Methodist preacher in his 90s reflects on his call to ministry in the 1940s as part of the Moral Re-Armament Program. The Rev. Carl Gladstone conducted the interview with the Rev. Ted Halsted as part of the “Here from There” series on the Motor City Wesley podcast.
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PRESS RELEASES
Connectional Table
Connectional Table approves U.S. structure legislation
CHICAGO — The Connectional Table on July 18 approved sending legislation to General Conference 2020 that will create a new structure for churches in the United States. The Connectional Table proposes a two-stage process toward creating a U.S. regional conference.
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COMMENTARIES
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Bishop reflects on Methodist Le Bonheur
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bishop Bill McAlilly reflects on an investigation that found Memphis-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has sued its own employees for unpaid medical bills. McAlilly, who leads the Tennessee and Memphis conferences, said he is urging hospital leadership to ensure policies align with United Methodist Social Principles.
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