“We were able to rescue three girls who had been scheduled for the cut. This was made possible through a joint initiative of counseling both parents and the girls, helping them see … the harmful effects.” — The Rev. Kennedy Mwita, senior pastor at First United Methodist Church in Moheto, Kenya.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Education empowers women and girls in Kenya
MOHETO, Kenya (UM News) — Moheto First United Methodist Church, in partnership with Wema Health Foundation, conducted a workshop on female genital mutilation to help empower young women and girls, educate them about their rights and advocate for change. Titled “Our Well-Being Is Our Future,” the three-day session on gender-based violence drew 200 girls and women. Gad Maiga reports.
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Central Texas Conference
First Black female lay leader for conference
FORT WORTH, Texas — Darlene Alfred is the first Black female conference lay leader of the Central Texas Conference. She speaks about that and about Black History Month in a conference video. “If there is not a first, there can’t be a next,” Alfred says of her role.
Watch video
The Call to Cook
Tennessee taco soup warms food ministries
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A few times a year, volunteer teams at Concord United Methodist Church assemble chili-scented bags of taco soup ingredients for its free meal ministry. Annette Spence shares the recipe for this comforting soup that people can savor and share.
Read story and see recipe
PRESS RELEASES
United Methodist Publishing House
Editor named for Ministry Matters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The United Methodist Publishing House has named the Rev. Cameron Merrill as editor of Ministry Matters and Leadership Resources. Ministry Matters is an online source of book excerpts, articles and reference materials for pastors and other church leaders. Merrill is an elder in the North Carolina Conference and will continue as pastor of Hillsborough United Methodist Church.
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Explore Ministry Matters
RESOURCES
California-Nevada Conference
Webinar explores African American identity
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — How many times have you had to check a box identifying your race and/or ethnicity when filling out a form? Actually selecting a box has become increasingly difficult for people who identify as more than one of the predetermined choices. The California-Nevada Conference has organized a panel to discuss African American identity at 7-8 p.m. U.S. Pacific time Feb. 17.
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Church World Service
Immigration conference is March 4-6
NEW YORK — A virtual national faith gathering to strengthen support for refugees, immigrants and migrants is set for March 4-6. Faith and community leaders are invited to participate in the event organized by Church World Service. The United Methodist Committee on Relief is one of the sponsors. The conference will be presented in English and Spanish.
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RECENT HEADLINES
Small church transforms lives with day shelter
Church court clarifies disaffiliation rules
EVENTS
Monday, Feb. 28-Monday, April 18
Online course: Seeing Differently — A Lenten Journey With Your Camera
Wednesday, March 2-Monday, April 11
Online course: Biblical Storytelling Weekly for Lent
NEWS AND FEATURES
Education empowers women and girls in Kenya
MOHETO, Kenya (UM News) — Moheto First United Methodist Church, in partnership with Wema Health Foundation, conducted a workshop on female genital mutilation to help empower young women and girls, educate them about their rights and advocate for change. Titled “Our Well-Being Is Our Future,” the three-day session on gender-based violence drew 200 girls and women. Gad Maiga reports.
Read story
Central Texas Conference
First Black female lay leader for conference
FORT WORTH, Texas — Darlene Alfred is the first Black female conference lay leader of the Central Texas Conference. She speaks about that and about Black History Month in a conference video. “If there is not a first, there can’t be a next,” Alfred says of her role.
Watch video
The Call to Cook
Tennessee taco soup warms food ministries
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A few times a year, volunteer teams at Concord United Methodist Church assemble chili-scented bags of taco soup ingredients for its free meal ministry. Annette Spence shares the recipe for this comforting soup that people can savor and share.
Read story and see recipe
PRESS RELEASES
United Methodist Publishing House
Editor named for Ministry Matters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The United Methodist Publishing House has named the Rev. Cameron Merrill as editor of Ministry Matters and Leadership Resources. Ministry Matters is an online source of book excerpts, articles and reference materials for pastors and other church leaders. Merrill is an elder in the North Carolina Conference and will continue as pastor of Hillsborough United Methodist Church.
Read press release
Explore Ministry Matters
RESOURCES
California-Nevada Conference
Webinar explores African American identity
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — How many times have you had to check a box identifying your race and/or ethnicity when filling out a form? Actually selecting a box has become increasingly difficult for people who identify as more than one of the predetermined choices. The California-Nevada Conference has organized a panel to discuss African American identity at 7-8 p.m. U.S. Pacific time Feb. 17.
Read press release
Church World Service
Immigration conference is March 4-6
NEW YORK — A virtual national faith gathering to strengthen support for refugees, immigrants and migrants is set for March 4-6. Faith and community leaders are invited to participate in the event organized by Church World Service. The United Methodist Committee on Relief is one of the sponsors. The conference will be presented in English and Spanish.
Read press release
Register
RECENT HEADLINES
Small church transforms lives with day shelter
Church court clarifies disaffiliation rules
EVENTS
Monday, Feb. 28-Monday, April 18
Online course: Seeing Differently — A Lenten Journey With Your Camera
Wednesday, March 2-Monday, April 11
Online course: Biblical Storytelling Weekly for Lent
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