“Any time we have a (congregational) vote, it’s potentially divisive.” — The Rev. Stan Copeland, pastor of Dallas’ Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, on the prospect of churches voting about hosting same-sex unions.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Decisions won’t stop with General Conference
DALLAS (UMNS) — The One Church Plan, recommended by the Council of Bishops, would let a local church host a same-sex wedding, but only if the congregation votes in favor of having such weddings. All three Way Forward plans set to be considered by the special General Conference hold the prospect of tough votes by United Methodist churches and conferences. Sam Hodges reports.
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Bishop is first AU grad to chair university’s board
MUTARE, Zimbabwe (UMNS) — Bishop Mande Muyombo, already the first Africa University graduate elected as bishop, is now the first graduate to chair the school’s board of directors. Eveline Chikwanah has the story.
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United Methodist Communications
Bishop Jung tells story of conversion
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (UMC.org) — Born in Korea to parents who practiced Buddhism and Neo-Confucianism, Bishop Hee-Soo Jung met a missionary when he was 16. The Rev. Joe Iovino talked to Jung about his faith journey for the “Get Your Spirit in Shape” podcast.
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East Ohio Conference
Teaching from a different cultural perspective
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Perspective informs “our attitude toward our neighbor, how we see, how we regard and even how we interact with people who are different from us,” East Ohio Bishop Tracy S. Malone said at the conference’s Black Theologian Day. She spoke to clergy and laity gathered for a day of learning and gaining a new perspective. Rick Wolcott reports.
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United Methodist Disability Ministries
Planting seeds for Deaf ministries
PASADENA, Md. — United Methodists recently joined together for “Deaf Ministry: Boot Camp.” The Rev. Leo Yates Jr. reports on the lessons leaders took back to their home churches.
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RESOURCES
Judicial Council oral hearings to be livestreamed
ZURICH — The United Methodist Judicial Council is holding a three-part oral hearing related to a request for a “declaratory decision” on the three plans created by the Commission on a Way Forward. That hearing and two others will be livestreamed from Zurich. The hearing begins at 8:30 a.m. Central European Summer Time, or 2:30 a.m. EDT.
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RECENT HEADLINES
Building momentum for peace in Korea
EVENTS
Monday, Oct. 29-Sunday, Nov. 11
Online Lay Servant Ministries class: Biblical storytelling
NEWS AND FEATURES
Decisions won’t stop with General Conference
DALLAS (UMNS) — The One Church Plan, recommended by the Council of Bishops, would let a local church host a same-sex wedding, but only if the congregation votes in favor of having such weddings. All three Way Forward plans set to be considered by the special General Conference hold the prospect of tough votes by United Methodist churches and conferences. Sam Hodges reports.
Read story
Bishop is first AU grad to chair university’s board
MUTARE, Zimbabwe (UMNS) — Bishop Mande Muyombo, already the first Africa University graduate elected as bishop, is now the first graduate to chair the school’s board of directors. Eveline Chikwanah has the story.
Read story
United Methodist Communications
Bishop Jung tells story of conversion
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (UMC.org) — Born in Korea to parents who practiced Buddhism and Neo-Confucianism, Bishop Hee-Soo Jung met a missionary when he was 16. The Rev. Joe Iovino talked to Jung about his faith journey for the “Get Your Spirit in Shape” podcast.
Listen to podcast
East Ohio Conference
Teaching from a different cultural perspective
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Perspective informs “our attitude toward our neighbor, how we see, how we regard and even how we interact with people who are different from us,” East Ohio Bishop Tracy S. Malone said at the conference’s Black Theologian Day. She spoke to clergy and laity gathered for a day of learning and gaining a new perspective. Rick Wolcott reports.
Read story
United Methodist Disability Ministries
Planting seeds for Deaf ministries
PASADENA, Md. — United Methodists recently joined together for “Deaf Ministry: Boot Camp.” The Rev. Leo Yates Jr. reports on the lessons leaders took back to their home churches.
Read story
RESOURCES
Judicial Council oral hearings to be livestreamed
ZURICH — The United Methodist Judicial Council is holding a three-part oral hearing related to a request for a “declaratory decision” on the three plans created by the Commission on a Way Forward. That hearing and two others will be livestreamed from Zurich. The hearing begins at 8:30 a.m. Central European Summer Time, or 2:30 a.m. EDT.
Watch livestream
Read previous UMNS story
Read UMNS story about briefs
Seeking input on UM News Daily Digest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — Thank you for reading the UM News Daily Digest. Your input can help us improve the digest and our coverage. Please take two to three minutes to complete this short survey. Thank you for your support!
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RECENT HEADLINES
Building momentum for peace in Korea
EVENTS
Monday, Oct. 29-Sunday, Nov. 11
Online Lay Servant Ministries class: Biblical storytelling
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