"Time is running short and we need to focus. Simple is better than complex. Reasonable detail is better than ambiguity. Fewer disciplinary changes is better than more." — Bishop Bruce R. Ough, speaking to the Commission on a Way Forward.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Way Forward fleshing out 3 possible futures
DALLAS (UMNS) — The Commission on a Way Forward is fleshing out the details of three possible models for how the denomination treats LGBTQ inclusion. Heather Hahn reports.
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Magicvalley.com
Thinking beyond the pews
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Mainline Protestant churches in this city’s downtown no longer draw big crowds. So they’re using their space differently, including welcoming outside groups. “We’re figuring out new ways to do ministry,” said the Rev. Mike Hollomon of Twin Falls First United Methodist Church. Julie Wootton-Greener has an in-depth report.
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Memphis Conference
Jewelry ministry supports education in Africa
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Muka Kambol shares how support from the jewelry ministry at Mullins United Methodist Church helps educate children in Zambia. Lane Gardner Camp has the story.
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Great Plains Conference
Saint Mark United Methodist hoping for 2018 RISE
WICHITA, Kan. — Saint Mark United Methodist Church, the Great Plains Conference’s largest African-American church, is focused this year on mission, evangelism and community outreach. The church is using RISE, a program that includes “re-visioning how Saint Mark can continue its legacy of leadership in the community,” said the Rev. Robert Johnson, pastor.
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PRESS RELEASES
United Methodist Women
UMW announces 2018 Assembly speakers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Speakers for the 2018 Assembly of United Methodist Women will include a Nobel Peace Prize winner from Liberia, the author of a critically acclaimed book about mass incarceration, and a scientist who is bridging the gap between science and religion. The theme of the May 18-20 meeting is “The Power of Bold.” The event will mark the official celebration of UMW’s 150th anniversary.
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COMMENTARIES
5 propositions for Korean United Methodist Church
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (UMNS) — Wisconsin Area Bishop Hee-Soo Jung has five propositions for the Korean United Methodist Church in today’s world.
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EVENTS
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Monday, Feb. 5-Friday, March 2
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