NEWS AND FEATURES
Ask The UMC
How can I help when disaster strikes?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When disaster strikes anywhere in the world — whether it’s a hurricane or a refugee crisis — United Methodists want to know how they can help. Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, tells how to respond through The United Methodist Church’s relief channels, along with best practices on what to do and what not to do.
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Western Jurisdiction, California-Nevada Conference
Bishop Minerva Carcaño placed on leave
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Western Jurisdictional leaders have placed Bishop Minerva Carcaño on leave from her episcopal duties as two complaints against her are under review. Bishop Sally Dyck will serve as interim bishop of the California-Nevada Conference. No details regarding the substance of the complaints will be shared, the jurisdiction said.
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United Methodist Men
Men’s commission to ‘upgrade’ offerings
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Leadership of United Methodist Men said the agency will upgrade how men’s and Scouting ministry is “offered, packaged and distributed.” During meetings March 3-5 at Aldersgate Renewal Center, new top executive Greg Arnold said, “It’s time we approach this ministry with a much larger vision.”
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PRESS RELEASES
Higher Education and Ministry
Methodist schools group issues support for Ukraine
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The International Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities, a global network of educational institutions founded in the Wesleyan tradition, has issued an open letter in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Citing the history of Methodism being spread into Eurasia through education, the letter states: “When it is at its best, Methodism affirms human dignity as it offers compassion, stands with, and builds relationships across human difference.”
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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.
Stop fighting over something Jesus never mentioned
NEW YORK (UM News) — The Rev. Chongho James Kim said that Korean American churches are caught in the middle of the denomination’s divide over human sexuality, as many of them are theologically traditionalist congregations located in progressive conferences. “Even if we are divided, we share common history and values as Methodists and still need to be mission partners,” he writes.
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RESOURCES
United Methodist Communications
Is there a place for your church on TikTok?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The social media app offers a way to promote churches, engage congregations and reach new people with the Christian message. Tricia K. Brown offers ideas for church TikTok videos.
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Indiana Conference: How a pastor became TikTok famous
SBC21
Technology workshop is March 12
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A virtual workshop about using technology to enhance ministry will be 10 a.m. to noon U.S. Central time, March 12. The Rev. Timothy Farmer will lead the workshop, which is presented by Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century. The cost is $29.
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