“I pray that not a single delegate takes off for St. Louis in February 2019 with their mind made up. I’m counting on God to lead us in a mighty way where we can be what God has called us to be, ‘disciple makers.’” — Margie Briggs, delegate from Missouri.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Plans prayerfully pondered by United Methodists
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — United Methodists are reading and considering three plans focused on moving the denomination past its decades-long struggle with issues around homosexuality. United Methodist News asked for reactions to the plans. Kathy L. Gilbert reports.
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Filipinos discuss Way Forward plans
MANILA, Philippines (UMNS) — Two conversations organized by groups in The United Methodist Church in the Philippines focused on proposed legislative plans for the denomination’s future. Gladys Mangiduyos reports.
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Africa University works to eradicate malaria
MUTARE, Zimbabwe (UMNS) — Africa University is engaged in groundbreaking research to combat malaria in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Zimbabwe government and other organizations. Eveline Chikwanah reports.
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Become global leaders, clergywomen told
HONOLULU (UMNS) — Asian-American clergywomen should think of themselves as global leaders, not just leaders in their own communities. That was one of the encouraging messages offered during the Ohana Conference, held July 9-11 at Christ United Methodist Church. Thomas Kim has the story.
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News 12, The Bronx
N.J. United Methodists rally at detention center
ELIZABETH, N.J. — Clergy and laity from the United Methodist Greater New Jersey Conference, including Bishop John Schol, held a rally for immigrants’ rights July 28 outside the federal detention facility in Elizabeth.
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COMMENTARIES
The Columbus Dispatch
To change communities, focus on assets
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The United Methodist-related Community Development for All People and other partners are helping transform the South Side neighborhood of Columbus. The public-private partnership is working, writes the Rev. John Edgar, because they identified resources or assets to make the vision a reality rather than just identifying problems to be solved.
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RESOURCES
World Council of Churches
Eco-school focuses on water, food, climate justice
GENEVA — Up to 25 young people from Latin America and the Caribbean will have the opportunity to discuss how water, food and climate justice relate to each other during a Nov. 1-12 event in El Salvador organized by the Ecumenical Water Network, in collaboration with the World Council of Churches’ Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance and Economic and Ecological Justice program. Applications are open until Aug. 31.
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