“The festival connects the churched, the unchurched and the ‘church detached.’ We consider it a community outreach event to show people that Christians can have fun, too.” — Jim Cushing, lay speaker at Booneville United Methodist Church in Booneville, Iowa.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Small church’s music festival draws big crowds
BOONEVILLE, Iowa (UM News) — What began as a small way for Booneville United Methodist Church to reach out to the community has blossomed into an annual event attracting hundreds. Courtney Levin and Joey Butler have the story.
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Mississippi Conference
Famed mass choir has United Methodist roots
JACKSON, Miss. — What transcended into a worship experience began as a rehearsal for the world-renowned Mississippi Mass Choir. Choir members and music ministers were preparing for their upcoming live album recording at the mass choir’s official rehearsal home — Anderson United Methodist Church. The gospel choir, founded by a United Methodist pastor, has performed in venues from Greece’s Acropolis to auditoriums in Japan. Jasmine Haynes reports.
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United Methodist Communications
Family missions: Build a life of service
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Busy families might find it hard to dedicate time and energy to mission projects or serving others, but it doesn’t have to feel that way. Reconsider what this type of work looks like and build a missional lifestyle that will nurture and strengthen lifelong faith. Laura Buchanan offers practical ideas for families searching for ways to live their faith.
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World Council of Churches
Meeting with Russian Orthodox patriarch
MOSCOW — In an exclusive interview, Fr Ioan Sauca — acting top executive of the World Council of Churches — discusses his meeting with Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church. Kirill previously indicated support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Sauca presented the statement from the recent World Council of Churches assembly that denounced the invasion as “illegal and unjustifiable” and renewed the call for a ceasefire and the immediate removal of Russian troops. Marianne Ejdersten reports.
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UM News: World Council of Churches works for just peace
Multiple ways to follow bishop elections
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — The five United Methodist jurisdictions in the U.S. will hold bishop elections Nov. 2-5. UM News, collaborating with conference communicators, will provide full coverage of the elections, including voting updates, features on newly elected bishops and a wrap-up on episcopal assignments. You can sign up to receive updates via Facebook Messenger by typing “follow” at https://www.messenger.com/t/umnews. You also can check out coverage at umnews.org and follow United Methodist News on Twitter @UMNS (hashtag #UMCElections) and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/umnews.
PRESS RELEASES
Archives and History
New post for Bishop Harvey
MADISON, N. J. — Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey has been named the president of the United Methodist Commission on Archives and History, starting immediately. "She has long been a change maker within the denomination," said Ashley Boggan, the agency's top executive. Harvey, of the Louisiana Conference, is the immediate past president of the Council of Bishops.
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Former Africa University vice chancellor dies at 82
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EVENTS
Sunday, Nov. 27
United Methodist Student Day Sunday
Monday, Nov. 28-Friday, Dec. 16
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NEWS AND FEATURES
Small church’s music festival draws big crowds
BOONEVILLE, Iowa (UM News) — What began as a small way for Booneville United Methodist Church to reach out to the community has blossomed into an annual event attracting hundreds. Courtney Levin and Joey Butler have the story.
Read story
Mississippi Conference
Famed mass choir has United Methodist roots
JACKSON, Miss. — What transcended into a worship experience began as a rehearsal for the world-renowned Mississippi Mass Choir. Choir members and music ministers were preparing for their upcoming live album recording at the mass choir’s official rehearsal home — Anderson United Methodist Church. The gospel choir, founded by a United Methodist pastor, has performed in venues from Greece’s Acropolis to auditoriums in Japan. Jasmine Haynes reports.
Read story
United Methodist Communications
Family missions: Build a life of service
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Busy families might find it hard to dedicate time and energy to mission projects or serving others, but it doesn’t have to feel that way. Reconsider what this type of work looks like and build a missional lifestyle that will nurture and strengthen lifelong faith. Laura Buchanan offers practical ideas for families searching for ways to live their faith.
Read story
World Council of Churches
Meeting with Russian Orthodox patriarch
MOSCOW — In an exclusive interview, Fr Ioan Sauca — acting top executive of the World Council of Churches — discusses his meeting with Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church. Kirill previously indicated support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Sauca presented the statement from the recent World Council of Churches assembly that denounced the invasion as “illegal and unjustifiable” and renewed the call for a ceasefire and the immediate removal of Russian troops. Marianne Ejdersten reports.
Read interview
UM News: World Council of Churches works for just peace
Multiple ways to follow bishop elections
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — The five United Methodist jurisdictions in the U.S. will hold bishop elections Nov. 2-5. UM News, collaborating with conference communicators, will provide full coverage of the elections, including voting updates, features on newly elected bishops and a wrap-up on episcopal assignments. You can sign up to receive updates via Facebook Messenger by typing “follow” at https://www.messenger.com/t/umnews. You also can check out coverage at umnews.org and follow United Methodist News on Twitter @UMNS (hashtag #UMCElections) and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/umnews.
PRESS RELEASES
Archives and History
New post for Bishop Harvey
MADISON, N. J. — Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey has been named the president of the United Methodist Commission on Archives and History, starting immediately. "She has long been a change maker within the denomination," said Ashley Boggan, the agency's top executive. Harvey, of the Louisiana Conference, is the immediate past president of the Council of Bishops.
Read press release
RECENT HEADLINES
Former Africa University vice chancellor dies at 82
Debate looming on how low budget should go
EVENTS
Sunday, Nov. 27
United Methodist Student Day Sunday
Monday, Nov. 28-Friday, Dec. 16
Advent: A Photography Journey
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