“We are going to try to come up with an open source solution, so that the next city that gets hit can deploy something like this.” — Oliver Carter, a member of Chapelwood United Methodist Church, Houston, talking about HoustonHarveyRescue.com app.
Enlisting tech, boats for Houston rescue efforts
HOUSTON (UMNS) — Witnessing the chaos and confusion created by Tropical Storm Harvey, two members of Chapelwood United Methodist Church and a friend quickly created an app to help flood victims. And the “Chapelwood Navy” also sprung into action. Mary Jacobs has the story.
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Trans Christians share stories
CHICAGO (UMNS) — Rooted, a three-day conference for trans and gender-expanded Christians, gave participants an opportunity to share faith stories and struggles. Kathy L. Gilbert reports.
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Faith undergirds workplace attitudes, actions
PASADENA, Texas (Interpreter) — Greg English practices what he calls "quality devotion time" each morning before beginning his workday. English was among more than 200 people who responded to a question from Interpreter magazine about how people carry their faith into the workplace. Kathy Noble reports.
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Global Mission Fellow applications open
ATLANTA — Young adults, ages 20 to 30, can now apply to become part of the next class in the two-year Global Mission Fellows program, a denominational initiative administered through the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries. The application deadline is Jan. 21.
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Ferrum College receives $3.4 million gift
FERRUM, Va. — Ferrum College philanthropist, former trustee and alumna Ethelyne Fulcher Daniel of Danville, Virginia, has left the United Methodist-related college a $3.4 million legacy. Over many years, the Daniel family has supported campus building projects and renovations, academic programs and scholarships.
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Share your mission stories
ATLANTA — The United Methodist Church and its partners are celebrating 200 years of Methodist mission. The United Methodist Board of Global Ministries launched a bicentennial website on Sept. 1. The agency is inviting churches and annual conferences to share their own mission stories.
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Mission bicentennial website
No Daily Digest on Labor Day
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — There will be no Daily Digest on Labor Day. Please have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
Looking ahead
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.
Thursday, Sept. 7
Webinar "Youth Ministry: A Sustainable Approach to Youth Ministry" — 7 p.m. EDT. This webinar will provide practical, engaging and developmentally appropriate ideas for youth ministry. Christine V. Hides, a United Methodist deacon candidate, will lead this webinar from the ecumenical Practical Resources for Churches. Details
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