“Every time I come here, I see potential ministers, presidents and future leaders. … Your future out there still awaits you; work towards it.” — Finda Quiwa, United Methodist Women regional missionary, speaking to detained juveniles in Sierra Leone.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Prison ministry delivers gifts, hope
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (UM News) — Members of the Sierra Leone Conference and two United Methodist Women global missionaries spent the day at the Kingtom Remand Home to celebrate the Day of the African Child. The prison ministry team brought donations and messages of hope to the young detainees. Phileas Jusu reports.
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United Methodist Publishing House
James Wendell Moore remembered
HOUSTON — The Rev. James Wendell Moore, award-winning author of more than 40 books published by Abingdon Press, has died after a brief illness. Along with his work as a writer, he preached weekly from 1984 until 2006 to thousands as senior pastor at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Houston.
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Northern Illinois Conference
New church centers on community
ITASCA, Ill. — When The Center opened its doors on the property of the closed Bethany United Methodist Church, it positioned itself as a faith community rather than a church. It started as a multi-use space for the community to enjoy yoga, martial arts, a children’s music program, artists-in-residence, a weekly community meal, recovery groups and Bible studies. Anne Marie Gerhardt reports.
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PRESS RELEASES
Editor’s note: This item is being repeated because the previous link did not work for mobile users. The web issue is now fixed.
United Methodist Publishing House
New hymnal on hold; other resources planned
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Work toward a new United Methodist Hymnal is on hold, given debates about the denomination’s future. The United Methodist Publishing House and Discipleship Ministries are instead planning a new United Methodist Worship Resources Collection, which will provide congregations expanded options in digital and print formats.
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Churches that work hard, play hard
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fun and play are not just for the young. Christians who know how to have fun together also do effective ministry together. Philip J. Brooks reports on ways churches are having a good time while drawing people to the good news.
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RECENT HEADLINES
Church provides aid to Nigerians displaced by violence
After the cyclone, faith abides
EVENTS
Thursday, July 11-Sunday, July 14
United Methodist Creation Care Summit
NEWS AND FEATURES
Prison ministry delivers gifts, hope
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (UM News) — Members of the Sierra Leone Conference and two United Methodist Women global missionaries spent the day at the Kingtom Remand Home to celebrate the Day of the African Child. The prison ministry team brought donations and messages of hope to the young detainees. Phileas Jusu reports.
Read story
United Methodist Publishing House
James Wendell Moore remembered
HOUSTON — The Rev. James Wendell Moore, award-winning author of more than 40 books published by Abingdon Press, has died after a brief illness. Along with his work as a writer, he preached weekly from 1984 until 2006 to thousands as senior pastor at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Houston.
Read story
Northern Illinois Conference
New church centers on community
ITASCA, Ill. — When The Center opened its doors on the property of the closed Bethany United Methodist Church, it positioned itself as a faith community rather than a church. It started as a multi-use space for the community to enjoy yoga, martial arts, a children’s music program, artists-in-residence, a weekly community meal, recovery groups and Bible studies. Anne Marie Gerhardt reports.
Read story
PRESS RELEASES
Editor’s note: This item is being repeated because the previous link did not work for mobile users. The web issue is now fixed.
United Methodist Publishing House
New hymnal on hold; other resources planned
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Work toward a new United Methodist Hymnal is on hold, given debates about the denomination’s future. The United Methodist Publishing House and Discipleship Ministries are instead planning a new United Methodist Worship Resources Collection, which will provide congregations expanded options in digital and print formats.
Read story
RESOURCES
ResourceUMC
Churches that work hard, play hard
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fun and play are not just for the young. Christians who know how to have fun together also do effective ministry together. Philip J. Brooks reports on ways churches are having a good time while drawing people to the good news.
Read story
RECENT HEADLINES
Church provides aid to Nigerians displaced by violence
After the cyclone, faith abides
EVENTS
Thursday, July 11-Sunday, July 14
United Methodist Creation Care Summit
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