“The West Ohio Conference takes seriously any allegation of a chargeable offense against a pastor.” — West Ohio Conference Bishop Gregory V. Palmer.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Clergyman accused of sexual misconduct, abuse
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (UM News) — Four women have brought formal accusations of sexual misconduct and abuse against a United Methodist clergyman who is prominent in interfaith work. The West Ohio Conference confirmed a church trial is likely. Heather Hahn reports.
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United Methodist works on amphibious rescue vehicle
CABANATUAN CITY, Philippines (UM News) — An amphibious vehicle being developed by a United Methodist could help rescue and relief operations during frequent floods in the Philippines. Gladys P. Mangiduyos has the story.
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Baltimore-Washington Conference
Bishop Easterling remembers Baltimore congressman
FULTON, Md. — Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling writes of the passing of U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, who died Oct. 17 at a hospice center in Baltimore. “Our hearts cry out in sorrow at the loss of this faithful servant, friend and champion of justice,” she said of the Baltimore congressman.
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Alabama-West Florida Conference
Bishop does hurricane anniversary tour
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama-West Florida Conference Bishop David Graves spent four weekends in September and early October visiting churches that provided crucial community service after Hurricane Michael, which hit the Gulf Coast on Oct. 10, 2018. “It was important for me to personally thank these pastors and congregations for the tireless efforts,” Graves said.
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The Tribune
Coalition addresses youth mental health
MONUMENT, Colo. — Heartbroken after the suicides of two students, members of Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church formed a coalition to stimulate conversation on the topic of youth mental health in the area. Taylor Dean reports.
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New 2019 annual conference reports posted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — United Methodist News is posting annual conference reports. New reports from the central conferences include Burundi, East Congo, Uganda-South Sudan and Rwanda Provisional’s special session and regular meeting.
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RECENT HEADLINES
Ebola training well received in Congo
2018: Paths collide for immigrants, border agents
EVENTS
Sunday, Oct. 20
Laity Sunday
NEWS AND FEATURES
Clergyman accused of sexual misconduct, abuse
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (UM News) — Four women have brought formal accusations of sexual misconduct and abuse against a United Methodist clergyman who is prominent in interfaith work. The West Ohio Conference confirmed a church trial is likely. Heather Hahn reports.
Read story
United Methodist works on amphibious rescue vehicle
CABANATUAN CITY, Philippines (UM News) — An amphibious vehicle being developed by a United Methodist could help rescue and relief operations during frequent floods in the Philippines. Gladys P. Mangiduyos has the story.
Read story
Baltimore-Washington Conference
Bishop Easterling remembers Baltimore congressman
FULTON, Md. — Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling writes of the passing of U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, who died Oct. 17 at a hospice center in Baltimore. “Our hearts cry out in sorrow at the loss of this faithful servant, friend and champion of justice,” she said of the Baltimore congressman.
Read remembrance
Alabama-West Florida Conference
Bishop does hurricane anniversary tour
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama-West Florida Conference Bishop David Graves spent four weekends in September and early October visiting churches that provided crucial community service after Hurricane Michael, which hit the Gulf Coast on Oct. 10, 2018. “It was important for me to personally thank these pastors and congregations for the tireless efforts,” Graves said.
Read story
The Tribune
Coalition addresses youth mental health
MONUMENT, Colo. — Heartbroken after the suicides of two students, members of Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church formed a coalition to stimulate conversation on the topic of youth mental health in the area. Taylor Dean reports.
Read story
New 2019 annual conference reports posted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — United Methodist News is posting annual conference reports. New reports from the central conferences include Burundi, East Congo, Uganda-South Sudan and Rwanda Provisional’s special session and regular meeting.
Read reports
RECENT HEADLINES
Ebola training well received in Congo
2018: Paths collide for immigrants, border agents
EVENTS
Sunday, Oct. 20
Laity Sunday
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