NEWS AND FEATURES
Two mission initiatives to join Côte d’Ivoire
DAKAR, Senegal (UM News) — A delegation from the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries met with two mission initiatives — in Senegal and Cameroon — and announced these initiatives will become districts attached to the Côte d'Ivoire Conference. Isaac Broune reports.
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Scholars gather to champion LGBTQ inclusion
DALLAS (UM News) — About 60 United Methodist scholars who support LGBTQ inclusion will gather for a livestreamed discussion of Scripture, Wesleyan values and the denomination’s future. Heather Hahn writes about what is planned for the Aug. 7-8 meeting.
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New 2019 annual conference reports posted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — United Methodist News is posting annual conference reports. New reports this week are East Congo, Louisiana, Middle Philippines and North Texas.
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Iowa Conference
Churches reach out to bikers
CHARITON, Iowa — United Methodist churches in Iowa were ready to help when riders in an annual seven-day bicycle ride passed through their towns. It was the 47th Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.
Watch video at Chariton First United Methodist
Watch video at Holy Grounds Coffee Shop
South Carolina Conference
Fine arts camp fuses faith, creativity
FORT MILL, S.C. — For the fourth year running, St. John’s United Methodist Church hosted dozens of kids at its fine arts camp that fuses creativity and Jesus. The children had the chance to explore visual art, photography, theater, chorus, instrumental music and creative writing — all while learning that they each have gifts, and how they can use their gifts to worship God. Jessica Brodie reports.
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PRESS RELEASES
Council of Bishops
Applications open for 2 ecumenical programs
WASHINGTON — The Council of Bishops invites applications for two programs designed to strengthen ecumenical and interreligious relationships. Groups within annual conferences can apply for 2020 local initiatives grants and United Methodist young adults can apply for a scholarship to attend the Ecumenical Institute in Bossey, Switzerland. The deadline to apply for both programs is Sept. 13.
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Apply for grants
Apply for the scholarship
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EVENTS
Saturday, Aug. 17
Liberating the Soul Through Sound and Color
Two mission initiatives to join Côte d’Ivoire
DAKAR, Senegal (UM News) — A delegation from the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries met with two mission initiatives — in Senegal and Cameroon — and announced these initiatives will become districts attached to the Côte d'Ivoire Conference. Isaac Broune reports.
Read story
Scholars gather to champion LGBTQ inclusion
DALLAS (UM News) — About 60 United Methodist scholars who support LGBTQ inclusion will gather for a livestreamed discussion of Scripture, Wesleyan values and the denomination’s future. Heather Hahn writes about what is planned for the Aug. 7-8 meeting.
Read story
New 2019 annual conference reports posted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — United Methodist News is posting annual conference reports. New reports this week are East Congo, Louisiana, Middle Philippines and North Texas.
Read reports
Iowa Conference
Churches reach out to bikers
CHARITON, Iowa — United Methodist churches in Iowa were ready to help when riders in an annual seven-day bicycle ride passed through their towns. It was the 47th Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.
Watch video at Chariton First United Methodist
Watch video at Holy Grounds Coffee Shop
South Carolina Conference
Fine arts camp fuses faith, creativity
FORT MILL, S.C. — For the fourth year running, St. John’s United Methodist Church hosted dozens of kids at its fine arts camp that fuses creativity and Jesus. The children had the chance to explore visual art, photography, theater, chorus, instrumental music and creative writing — all while learning that they each have gifts, and how they can use their gifts to worship God. Jessica Brodie reports.
Read story
PRESS RELEASES
Council of Bishops
Applications open for 2 ecumenical programs
WASHINGTON — The Council of Bishops invites applications for two programs designed to strengthen ecumenical and interreligious relationships. Groups within annual conferences can apply for 2020 local initiatives grants and United Methodist young adults can apply for a scholarship to attend the Ecumenical Institute in Bossey, Switzerland. The deadline to apply for both programs is Sept. 13.
Read press release
Apply for grants
Apply for the scholarship
RECENT HEADLINES
Church leaders affirm Baltimore after tweets
Hospital changes debt-collection policies
EVENTS
Saturday, Aug. 17
Liberating the Soul Through Sound and Color
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