NEWS AND FEATURES
A Wesleyan take on personal finance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — Jesus talked a lot about money. So did John Wesley, Methodism's founder. Wespath and the United Methodist Publishing House have collaborated on a personal finance program called Saving Grace that is meant to reflect Wesleyan Christian values. Sam Hodges reports.
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Florida Conference
Church hearts and hammers help Keys rebuild
BIG PINE KEY, Fla. — Steve Steiro isn't searching for his lost shaker of salt. He and other members of Big Pine United Methodist Church have started Hearts, Hammers & Hands to help rebuild the hurricane-tossed Florida Keys and restore their Margaritaville-style charm. Joe Henderson has the story.
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Winston-Salem Journal
Olympics theme composer rests at local church
HAMPTONVILLE, N.C. — Put this in the "Who knew?" category. French-born Leo Arnaud made his name as a composer, most famously of "Bugler's Dream," better known as the Olympics theme song. As a local historian learned, his final resting spot is in the cemetery of Asbury United Methodist Church in Yadkin County. Scott Sexton has the story.
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PRESS RELEASES
United Methodist Communications
A look at COVID-19's impact on churches
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — United Methodist Communications has released the final phase findings of its Impact of COVID-19 Study. The agency began surveying local church leaders about the pandemic's impact on worship, giving and church activities starting on March 26, 2020. The fourth phase looked at local church ministries, finances and clergy well-being.
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COMMENTARIES
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Leadership lessons from Bishop Shamana
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (UM News) — Larry R. Hygh Jr., a full-time lecturer in the communication studies department at California State University San Bernardino, reflects on the life and legacy of the late Bishop Beverly J. Shamana. He shares some of the leadership lessons he learned from her in his time as director of communications for the California-Pacific Conference — her home conference.
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UM News: 'Renaissance' Bishop Beverly Shamana dies at 81
California-Nevada Conference
Why wildfires are so wearying
SUSANVILLE, Calif. — "Every type of natural disaster has its own personality and wildfires are no different," writes the Rev. Charles White. The pastor of Susanville United Methodist Church writes about the unique demands wildfires place on communities and churches. He also suggests ways to help.
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Quick tips on being a part of wildfire recovery
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