“I think this is just the beginning of the harvest of what we have all sown under the slogan, ‘Rise up and build with Christ.’” — Bishop Gabriel Yemba Unda, on evangelism efforts in East Congo.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Congolese president donates car to Bishop Unda
KINDU, Congo (UM News) — In recognition of The United Methodist Church’s work in East Congo, the president of the country gifted a Nissan 4x4 vehicle to Bishop Gabriel Yemba Unda. The vehicle will help with efforts to evangelize in remote areas. Judith Osongo Yanga has the story.
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Ask The UMC
What is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, held Jan. 18-25, Christians everywhere are invited to remember one another in prayer and strengthen the bonds of love and mutual mission shared in Jesus Christ. Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, has more on the annual observance, which is sponsored by the World Council of Churches and the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity.
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See World Council of Churches resources
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California-Nevada Conference
As floods rise, United Methodists reach out
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — California is continuing to deal with storms causing devastating floods, and it’s still too soon to assess the scope of the damage. But United Methodists are already doing what they can to help. When the Pilarcitos Creek flooded about 20 homes, United Methodist volunteers jumped into action to provide cleaning buckets. Steve Elliott, disaster response coordinator, reports.
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The Topeka Capital-Journal
Great Plains bishop plans road trips
TOPEKA, Kan. — Newly elected Bishop David Wilson, the first Native American bishop in The United Methodist Church, plans to visit many of the 1,000 churches he oversees in the Great Plains Conference, which includes all of Kansas and Nebraska. “Laypeople do so much, and that’s why I want to meet with them and see the incredible work they’re doing,” Wilson said. Rafael Garcia talks with Wilson about his upbringing and hopes for the future.
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New annual conference reports posted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — United Methodist News is continuing to post 2022 annual conference reports as they are submitted. New this week is the Mozambique South Conference.
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PRESS RELEASES
West African Writers
Pro-United Methodist group forms in Africa
NDOLA, Zambia — A group called the United Methodist Africa Forum has announced its launch, saying it is “committed to the unity and future of The United Methodist Church in Africa and around the globe.” Coordinators come from the South Africa, Zambia, Liberia and Mozambique South conferences. The group is planning to meet in South Africa in April.
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United Women in Faith
Scholarship for lay women available
NEW YORK — The deadline to apply for the United Women in Faith National Scholarship for lay women is April 18. The scholarships are designed to be used for undergraduate or graduate study or student internships in religion or a related field such as social work. Preference will be given to people affiliated with The United Methodist Church and women involved with UWF. The average scholarship is $1,000, and the maximum is $5,000.
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RECENT HEADLINES
Churches help pay off medical debt
Conferences reach out to those grieving disaffiliation
EVENTS
Monday, Jan. 16-Friday, Feb. 24
Online course: Theology and Christian Education
Monday, Jan. 23-Friday, Feb. 17
Online course: The Enneagram for Growth
NEWS AND FEATURES
Congolese president donates car to Bishop Unda
KINDU, Congo (UM News) — In recognition of The United Methodist Church’s work in East Congo, the president of the country gifted a Nissan 4x4 vehicle to Bishop Gabriel Yemba Unda. The vehicle will help with efforts to evangelize in remote areas. Judith Osongo Yanga has the story.
Read story
Ask The UMC
What is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, held Jan. 18-25, Christians everywhere are invited to remember one another in prayer and strengthen the bonds of love and mutual mission shared in Jesus Christ. Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, has more on the annual observance, which is sponsored by the World Council of Churches and the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity.
Read story
See World Council of Churches resources
Read more Ask The UMC
California-Nevada Conference
As floods rise, United Methodists reach out
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — California is continuing to deal with storms causing devastating floods, and it’s still too soon to assess the scope of the damage. But United Methodists are already doing what they can to help. When the Pilarcitos Creek flooded about 20 homes, United Methodist volunteers jumped into action to provide cleaning buckets. Steve Elliott, disaster response coordinator, reports.
Read story
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Great Plains bishop plans road trips
TOPEKA, Kan. — Newly elected Bishop David Wilson, the first Native American bishop in The United Methodist Church, plans to visit many of the 1,000 churches he oversees in the Great Plains Conference, which includes all of Kansas and Nebraska. “Laypeople do so much, and that’s why I want to meet with them and see the incredible work they’re doing,” Wilson said. Rafael Garcia talks with Wilson about his upbringing and hopes for the future.
Read story
New annual conference reports posted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — United Methodist News is continuing to post 2022 annual conference reports as they are submitted. New this week is the Mozambique South Conference.
Read reports
PRESS RELEASES
West African Writers
Pro-United Methodist group forms in Africa
NDOLA, Zambia — A group called the United Methodist Africa Forum has announced its launch, saying it is “committed to the unity and future of The United Methodist Church in Africa and around the globe.” Coordinators come from the South Africa, Zambia, Liberia and Mozambique South conferences. The group is planning to meet in South Africa in April.
Read press release
United Women in Faith
Scholarship for lay women available
NEW YORK — The deadline to apply for the United Women in Faith National Scholarship for lay women is April 18. The scholarships are designed to be used for undergraduate or graduate study or student internships in religion or a related field such as social work. Preference will be given to people affiliated with The United Methodist Church and women involved with UWF. The average scholarship is $1,000, and the maximum is $5,000.
Read press release
RECENT HEADLINES
Churches help pay off medical debt
Conferences reach out to those grieving disaffiliation
EVENTS
Monday, Jan. 16-Friday, Feb. 24
Online course: Theology and Christian Education
Monday, Jan. 23-Friday, Feb. 17
Online course: The Enneagram for Growth
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