“As you know, the commission is trying the best it can to make sure we can make best-informed decisions for all delegates and have equal opportunity for adequate information.” — Kim Simpson, chair of the Commission on the General Conference.
NEWS AND FEATURES
A virtual General Conference faces hurdles
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — Organizers face daunting challenges in trying to hold an in-person General Conference this year, but taking the global meeting online brings its own complications. The chair of the General Conference commission recently outlined the issues facing organizers of the United Methodist legislative assembly. Heather Hahn reports.
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Greater New Jersey Conference
Homeless Jesus sculpture finds new home
WILDWOOD, N.J. — Visitors to the boardwalk this summer will be greeted by a 7-foot bronze sculpture depicting a homeless man sleeping on a park bench. North Wildwood United Methodist Church commissioned Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz to create a replica of his sculpture named “Homeless Jesus.” The sculpture is now located in about 100 places throughout the world, including in the Vatican. Heather Mistretta reports.
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Great Plains Conference
Kansas City, Tampa rivalry helps hungry
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Buccaneers may have beaten the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, but Kansas City came out on top in another friendly competition. In honor of the championship game, United Methodist churches in Kansas City and Tampa faced off to collect the most food for the hungry. The final score: 275,269 pounds to 83,944 pounds. David Burke has the story.
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PRESS RELEASES
Project Transformation
Finding a vocation in the midst of suffering
DALLAS — Project Transformation, a United Methodist-supported organization that gives young people a chance to do service and explore a call to ministry, is having a virtual event on Feb. 25. The topic: vocational discernment in the midst of suffering. The speaker is author and practical theologian Patrick Reyes.
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COMMENTARIES
UM News includes in the Daily Digest various commentaries about issues in the denomination. The opinion pieces reflect a variety of viewpoints and are the opinions of the writers, not the UM News staff.
Lewis Center for Church Leadership
A different approach to Black History Month
WASHINGTON — Black History Month is an opportunity to engage African American history in a way that encourages parishioners to think more deeply about their faith and race relations, writes the Rev. Doug Powe of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. He offers four ideas to help congregations approach the month differently.
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RESOURCES
Wisconsin Conference
Reflecting on racial injustice for Lent
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — A study course to help dismantle racism is offered by Bishop Hee-Soo Jung of the Wisconsin Conference. "Together in Christ: A Lenten Study on Beloved Community" includes eight sessions of prayers, lessons and discussion questions.
Read curriculum (PDF)
RECENT HEADLINES
General agencies cutting back
Commissions, UMW adapt to new budget realities
EVENTS
Monday, Feb. 15
Webinar: Clergy, Get Smart About Your Taxes!
NEWS AND FEATURES
A virtual General Conference faces hurdles
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — Organizers face daunting challenges in trying to hold an in-person General Conference this year, but taking the global meeting online brings its own complications. The chair of the General Conference commission recently outlined the issues facing organizers of the United Methodist legislative assembly. Heather Hahn reports.
Read story
Greater New Jersey Conference
Homeless Jesus sculpture finds new home
WILDWOOD, N.J. — Visitors to the boardwalk this summer will be greeted by a 7-foot bronze sculpture depicting a homeless man sleeping on a park bench. North Wildwood United Methodist Church commissioned Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz to create a replica of his sculpture named “Homeless Jesus.” The sculpture is now located in about 100 places throughout the world, including in the Vatican. Heather Mistretta reports.
Read story
Great Plains Conference
Kansas City, Tampa rivalry helps hungry
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Buccaneers may have beaten the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, but Kansas City came out on top in another friendly competition. In honor of the championship game, United Methodist churches in Kansas City and Tampa faced off to collect the most food for the hungry. The final score: 275,269 pounds to 83,944 pounds. David Burke has the story.
Read story
PRESS RELEASES
Project Transformation
Finding a vocation in the midst of suffering
DALLAS — Project Transformation, a United Methodist-supported organization that gives young people a chance to do service and explore a call to ministry, is having a virtual event on Feb. 25. The topic: vocational discernment in the midst of suffering. The speaker is author and practical theologian Patrick Reyes.
Read more and register
COMMENTARIES
UM News includes in the Daily Digest various commentaries about issues in the denomination. The opinion pieces reflect a variety of viewpoints and are the opinions of the writers, not the UM News staff.
Lewis Center for Church Leadership
A different approach to Black History Month
WASHINGTON — Black History Month is an opportunity to engage African American history in a way that encourages parishioners to think more deeply about their faith and race relations, writes the Rev. Doug Powe of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. He offers four ideas to help congregations approach the month differently.
Read commentary
RESOURCES
Wisconsin Conference
Reflecting on racial injustice for Lent
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — A study course to help dismantle racism is offered by Bishop Hee-Soo Jung of the Wisconsin Conference. "Together in Christ: A Lenten Study on Beloved Community" includes eight sessions of prayers, lessons and discussion questions.
Read curriculum (PDF)
RECENT HEADLINES
General agencies cutting back
Commissions, UMW adapt to new budget realities
EVENTS
Monday, Feb. 15
Webinar: Clergy, Get Smart About Your Taxes!
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