"As Christians, we're called to seek justice. And in the U.S., we live a life of privilege, so we should pay that forward." — David Boan, of the United Methodist Cathedral of the Rockies, on the need to raise funds for COVID-19 vaccinations globally.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Boise church pushes for global COVID shots
BOISE, Idaho (UM News) — A missions team at First United Methodist Church of Boise, better known as Cathedral of the Rockies, has sparked an interfaith campaign to raise big money for COVID-19 vaccinations in underserved countries. Sam Hodges reports.
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Coming up: Church leaders in Zimbabwe urge vaccinations as churches reopen to everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
Bishops urged to embrace 'more loving way'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — As discussions about denominational separation ramp up, bishops started their fall meeting focused on the continuing United Methodist Church and anti-racism work. In this fractious time, Council of Bishops President Cynthia Fierro Harvey urged leaders to stay focused on loving God and neighbor. The bishops also elected new officers. Heather Hahn reports.
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Holston Conference
College interns bridge church and community
EMORY, Va. — Four students from Emory & Henry College said their lives were changed by a new internship program that put them in the mission field amid struggling communities. "That was really the church going beyond the four walls," said Mack Henningsen, a United Methodist clergy candidate. Annette Spence has the story.
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Minnesota Conference
Doing church differently
WINONA, Minn. — The pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church is dedicated to finding new ways to build community. So far, he has opened a television studio to produce videos for the church and other area nonprofits, hired a director of community-based justice to build relationships on college campuses and given local artists and musicians a place to display their talents at the church. Christa Meland has the story.
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Council of Bishops, NAFAUM
Dania Aben Soriano, bishop's wife, dies
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Council of Bishops announced that Dania Aben Soriano, wife of retired Bishop Leo A. Soriano, died Nov. 1 in the Philippines. The Rev. Edgar de Jesus of the National Association of Filipino American United Methodists posted on Facebook that she was a great supporter of the association, a faithful servant and generous leader in the Philippines Central Conference. A celebration of her ministry and life is scheduled for Nov. 7.
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PRESS RELEASES
Saint Paul School of Theology
New leader for Saint Paul campus
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Rev. Tiffany Nagel Monroe has been named executive director of Saint Paul School of Theology's Oklahoma Campus. She's an alumna of Saint Paul and has served churches in the Oklahoma Conference. She's also been a clergy leadership consultant.
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