“We had so many more applications than we could possibly honor.” — The Rev. Susan Henry-Crowe, United Methodist Board of Church and Society, about a special grant fund related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Supporting the church amid pandemic disruptions
NEW YORK (UM News) — One United Methodist top executive characterized the COVID-19 pandemic as “pulling back the curtain” to reveal society’s most vulnerable communities. The denomination’s general agencies are finding new ways to support the church’s mission and its members during this time. A UM News report.
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Centenarian stirs up faith in Zimbabwe
MUREWA, Zimbabwe (UM News) — A Methodist for over 85 years, Joel Makombe remains a dedicated church member. He shares his faith journey and experience living through the 1918 flu pandemic and COVID-19. The Rev. Taurai Emmanuel Maforo has the story.
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Louisiana and Texas conferences
Churches damaged by Hurricane Laura
LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana and Texas conferences are assessing the effects of Hurricane Laura. The Louisiana Conference reported damage to some churches, with major damage to Lake Charles’ University United Methodist Church. “While the water was not as bad as what we had expected, the winds have had a devastating effect on the Lake Charles area and points along Laura’s path across Louisiana,” said Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey.
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The Morning Call
Families get back-to-school help from church
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Wesley United Methodist Church continued its eight-year tradition of handing out backpacks to families in need. To keep everyone safe this year amid COVID-19, the church created a drive-thru event and set up other safety protocols. More than 1,500 backpacks were distributed.
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UM News: Churches step up to help salvage school year
South Carolina Conference
Online group assists with children’s ministry
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Several children’s ministers in South Carolina already were gathering to exchange ideas, brainstorm and support each other when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Since then, they have evolved to an online group that has been a lifeline for many. Jessica Brodie has the story.
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PRESS RELEASES
Southern Methodist University
First woman chaplain for SMU
DALLAS — Southern Methodist University has selected the Rev. Lisa Garvin to be chaplain and minister to the university. She will begin Oct. 19 and will be the first woman to hold the job. Garvin, a United Methodist deacon, replaces the Rev. Steve Rankin, who served for 11 years.
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NEWS AND FEATURES
Supporting the church amid pandemic disruptions
NEW YORK (UM News) — One United Methodist top executive characterized the COVID-19 pandemic as “pulling back the curtain” to reveal society’s most vulnerable communities. The denomination’s general agencies are finding new ways to support the church’s mission and its members during this time. A UM News report.
Read story
Centenarian stirs up faith in Zimbabwe
MUREWA, Zimbabwe (UM News) — A Methodist for over 85 years, Joel Makombe remains a dedicated church member. He shares his faith journey and experience living through the 1918 flu pandemic and COVID-19. The Rev. Taurai Emmanuel Maforo has the story.
Read story
Louisiana and Texas conferences
Churches damaged by Hurricane Laura
LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana and Texas conferences are assessing the effects of Hurricane Laura. The Louisiana Conference reported damage to some churches, with major damage to Lake Charles’ University United Methodist Church. “While the water was not as bad as what we had expected, the winds have had a devastating effect on the Lake Charles area and points along Laura’s path across Louisiana,” said Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey.
Read Louisiana Conference report
Watch Louisiana Conference video
Watch Texas Conference video
Donate to UMCOR U.S. disaster response
The Morning Call
Families get back-to-school help from church
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Wesley United Methodist Church continued its eight-year tradition of handing out backpacks to families in need. To keep everyone safe this year amid COVID-19, the church created a drive-thru event and set up other safety protocols. More than 1,500 backpacks were distributed.
See photo gallery
UM News: Churches step up to help salvage school year
South Carolina Conference
Online group assists with children’s ministry
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Several children’s ministers in South Carolina already were gathering to exchange ideas, brainstorm and support each other when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Since then, they have evolved to an online group that has been a lifeline for many. Jessica Brodie has the story.
Read story
PRESS RELEASES
Southern Methodist University
First woman chaplain for SMU
DALLAS — Southern Methodist University has selected the Rev. Lisa Garvin to be chaplain and minister to the university. She will begin Oct. 19 and will be the first woman to hold the job. Garvin, a United Methodist deacon, replaces the Rev. Steve Rankin, who served for 11 years.
Read press release
RECENT HEADLINES
Church has the tools to dismantle racism today
Methodists crucial in fight for women’s vote
EVENTS
Thursday, Sept. 10
Webinar: A Closer Look at the Offering
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