“The Methodists in 'Poldark' reflect the strong egalitarian impulse within the movement that viewed all people as equals, regardless of status.” — The Rev. Paul Chilcote, professor of theology at Asbury Theological Seminary’s Florida Dunnam Campus in Orlando, Florida.
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NEWS AND FEATURES
'Poldark' on PBS features Methodist storyline
CHARLESTOWN, England (UMNS) — How often are Methodists called “those Wesleyan renegades”? Viewers of “Poldark” have heard those exact words — although in reference to fictional Methodists. Mary Jacobs reports on how the television series portrays Methodists.
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Mudslide survivors worried over future
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (UMNS) — Several months after deadly mudslides and floods, the United Methodist Sierra Leone Conference has continued to provide psychosocial support and trauma counseling at camps set up for homeless survivors. But the government will officially close the camps on Nov. 15. Phileas Jusu has the story.
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Sharing of gifts goes beyond money
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMC.org) — As part of the Baptismal Covenant, United Methodists vow to participate in a local congregation through their prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. While the term “gifts” often brings to mind money, there’s much more to it. Julie Dwyer reports in the third in a five-part series on membership vows.
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Read Part 1: A promise to pray
Read Part 2: What it means to witness
PRESS RELEASES
United Methodist Communications
21-city 'True Meaning of Christmas' tour
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMCom) — More than 500 volunteers are taking 16,400 cups of cocoa and a truckload of Christmas spirit on the road to 21 cities. The goal of the tour, which is hosted by United Methodist churches in each city, is to help people unwrap the true meaning of Christmas.
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Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Black College Fund ambassadors visit local churches
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Twenty Lina H. McCord ambassadors will visit local churches Nov. 19-26 for the second annual Black College Fund Thank You campaign. The Black College Fund of The United Methodist Church supports the 11 historically black colleges and universities affiliated with the denomination.
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Candler School of Theology
Adams named director of Pitts Theology Library
ATLANTA — Richard Manly “Bo” Adams Jr. has been named director of Pitts Theology Library at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, according to an announcement made by Jan Love, dean of Candler.
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EVENTS
Here are some of the activities ahead for United Methodists across the connection. If you have a United Methodist event to share, you can add it to the calendar with this submission form.
Tuesday, Nov. 21
Service of Thanksgiving
Sunday, Nov. 26
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