“So what if we began to redefine the connection as love of neighbor? And what if we did this from a posture of convicted humility?” — Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, president of the Council of Bishops.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Bishops urged to act with convicted humility
LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. (UM News) — United Methodist bishops are meeting at a time when many already consider a denominational split as a given. However, Bishop Kenneth H. Carter — president of the Council of Bishops — suggested ways bishops can still seek the unity promised in their consecration vows. Heather Hahn reports.
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Bishop reflects on journey to GC2020
United Methodists comfort earthquake survivors
MAGSAYSAY, Philippines (UM News) — United Methodists in the Philippines have amped up relief efforts after a third earthquake struck Mindanao in less than a month. The Rev. Jennifer M. Panday, a United Methodist pastor, was among the thousands of residents who fled their homes and sought refuge at evacuation centers or under tents after the latest earthquake. Gladys P. Mangiduyos reports.
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South Georgia Conference
Georgia church offers respite care
MACON, Ga. — A new respite care ministry at Forest Hills United Methodist Church is an answered prayer for those living with memory loss and their caregivers. Dianne Roberts said Sanctuary Respite has offered her husband, Marvin, “a place where he feels accepted and loved, and they love him.” Kara Witherow has the story.
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Missouri Conference
Old McKendree Chapel marks bicentennial
JACKSON, Mo. — United Methodists recently celebrated the 200th anniversary of Old McKendree Chapel and will invest $525,000 to continue improving the grounds. The first annual conference in Missouri was held at the chapel in 1809.
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PRESS RELEASES
UM News to host Pre-General Conference briefing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — United Methodist Communications and the UM News team will host the Pre-General Conference Briefing Jan. 23-24 at the Omni Hotel in Nashville in preparation for the 2020 General Conference. The briefing aims to help delegates, communicators, agency and annual conference staff and other interested parties prepare for the denomination's legislative body when it meets in Minneapolis May 5-15.
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EVENTS
Monday, Nov. 11-Monday, Nov. 25
Online class: How to build, provide online course
NEWS AND FEATURES
Bishops urged to act with convicted humility
LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. (UM News) — United Methodist bishops are meeting at a time when many already consider a denominational split as a given. However, Bishop Kenneth H. Carter — president of the Council of Bishops — suggested ways bishops can still seek the unity promised in their consecration vows. Heather Hahn reports.
Read story
Bishop reflects on journey to GC2020
United Methodists comfort earthquake survivors
MAGSAYSAY, Philippines (UM News) — United Methodists in the Philippines have amped up relief efforts after a third earthquake struck Mindanao in less than a month. The Rev. Jennifer M. Panday, a United Methodist pastor, was among the thousands of residents who fled their homes and sought refuge at evacuation centers or under tents after the latest earthquake. Gladys P. Mangiduyos reports.
Read story
South Georgia Conference
Georgia church offers respite care
MACON, Ga. — A new respite care ministry at Forest Hills United Methodist Church is an answered prayer for those living with memory loss and their caregivers. Dianne Roberts said Sanctuary Respite has offered her husband, Marvin, “a place where he feels accepted and loved, and they love him.” Kara Witherow has the story.
Read story
Missouri Conference
Old McKendree Chapel marks bicentennial
JACKSON, Mo. — United Methodists recently celebrated the 200th anniversary of Old McKendree Chapel and will invest $525,000 to continue improving the grounds. The first annual conference in Missouri was held at the chapel in 1809.
Read story
PRESS RELEASES
UM News to host Pre-General Conference briefing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — United Methodist Communications and the UM News team will host the Pre-General Conference Briefing Jan. 23-24 at the Omni Hotel in Nashville in preparation for the 2020 General Conference. The briefing aims to help delegates, communicators, agency and annual conference staff and other interested parties prepare for the denomination's legislative body when it meets in Minneapolis May 5-15.
Read press release
To register
RECENT HEADLINES
Church exit plan already in effect, court says
Faithful giving in a time of change
EVENTS
Monday, Nov. 11-Monday, Nov. 25
Online class: How to build, provide online course
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