"There was something about her, she had a glow, and I knew she was sent from God." — Former inmate Debra Kelley on meeting the Rev. Tamika Robertson, pastor of Dixon Memorial United Methodist Church.
Church partners with ex-offenders
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — Tennessee’s Take One program matches faith-based and nonprofit organizations with offenders being released from prison. Kathy L. Gilbert tells the story of a former inmate and the United Methodist church that is helping her adjust to her new life.
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Community feels impact of rescinding DACA
TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma is home to people from Ukraine, Russia, Vietnam, Iraq and East Africa, and Tacoma Community House helps many of these newcomers get accustomed to their new way of life. Jesse N. Love and the Rev. Lyda Pierce report on what has been happening since the announced plans to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals unless Congress acts.
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Bishops call for 'Clean Dream Act'
Can United Methodist pastors forgive sin?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (InfoServ) — United Methodists understand the need to confess their sin before God and one another. But do Methodists confess their sins to God or to the pastor? And do pastors have the authority to forgive sins? InfoServ, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, tackles those questions in the latest installment of Ask the UMC.
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Clergywoman’s life could be a telenovela
DALLAS — The Rev. Lucía French’s story is worthy of a telenovela, and gives her much to draw from as she does ministry at Christ’s Foundry United Methodist Mission here. The Ecuador native has developed a program that confronts the problem of domestic abuse against Hispanic women. Linda S. Johnson reports for the North Texas Conference.
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Agency offers introductory book on faith
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — “Introduction to Christian Faith: A Deeper Way of Seeing” is a new book published by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry. The Rev. Neal F. Fisher, a United Methodist elder and president emeritus of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, is the author.
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Looking ahead
Here are some of the activities ahead for United Methodists across the connection. If you have a United Methodist event to share, you can add it to the calendar with this submission form.
Saturday, Oct. 21-Monday, Oct. 23
2017 All People Conference: Rise Up…and Build! — United Methodist Church for All People, 946 Parsons Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Participants will delve deep into God’s heart for diversity, inclusivity and justice in their communities. Explore how multiethnic and multiclass ministry can take a church community deeper in becoming the hands and feet of Christ on Earth. Participants will join members of a diverse community in worship, dialogue, shared learning and fun. Plenaries and workshops are designed to explore best practices for inclusive ministry. This year's keynote speakers are New Jersey Area Bishop John R. Schol, the Rev. Junius B. Dotson, top executive of United Methodist Discipleship Ministries, and the Rev. Olu Brown, lead pastor of Impact Church. Registration is $245. Details and registration
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