“(Artificial intelligence) is a means to get something done, like using a typewriter years ago.” — Philip Clayton, Ingraham Professor of Theology at Claremont School of Theology.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Pastors grapple with artificial intelligence
AUSTIN, Texas (UM News) — The promise and problems around artificial intelligence are touching the religion world. After a United Methodist pastor used AI to craft a worship service including a sermon and hymn, the verdict from the congregation was thumbs down. “They were glad we did it,” said Jay Cooper, pastor at Violet Crown City Church, “and let’s not do it again.” Jim Patterson reports.
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Upper New York Conference
Congregation creates dresses for vulnerable girls
LIVONIA, N.Y. — More than 25 volunteers showed up at Livonia United Methodist Church earlier this month to cut fabric and assemble dress kits for Dress a Girl Around the World. The 284 completed dresses will be distributed by Angels of Mercy to girls of all ages who are in vulnerable situations. Upper New York Conference staff have a profile of this ministry.
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South Georgia Conference
Food Truck Fest lives out gospel
MACON, Ga. — Food. Festivities. Fun. Martha Bowman United Methodist Church packs all of these into its annual Food Truck Fest, which, according to organizers, is one of the church’s favorite days of the year. Allison Lindsey has the story.
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Church creates LovePacs to feed kids
FLOWER MOUND, Texas — Flower Mound United Methodist Church members on Nov. 12 joined together in assembling LovePacs for students in the local school district. Children in the suburban Dallas church decorated the packs, which contain food aimed at helping families make it through the Thanksgiving break. Clarice Tinsley has the story.
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No Daily Digest Nov. 22-24
This is the last Daily Digest before the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. The digest will resume on Monday, Nov. 27. The meme above is available to download and share on social media. The staff at UM News wishes everyone a blessed Thanksgiving.
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PRESS RELEASES
United Methodist Communications
Support welcomed on GivingTuesday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — United Methodist Communications, the denomination’s communication agency that includes United Methodist News, invites people to support its ministry on GivingTuesday, Nov. 28 this year. GivingTuesday is a global day of giving created in 2012 that encourages people, individuals, communities and organizations to do good.
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South Carolina United Methodist Advocate
Newspaper editor releases Advent devotional
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Jessica Brodie, editor of the South Carolina United Methodist Advocate, has penned a daily Advent devotional she hopes will help people dive deeper into the holy, personal aspects of the season. Preparing Our Hearts: An Advent Devotional to Draw Closer to God at Christmas is available at Amazon and Brodie’s website.
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