“And we’re in a church that says we actually value the fact that maybe you see things slightly differently than I do, but I’m a better Christian because we see things differently. That’s what I love about The United Methodist Church.” — The Rev. Adam Hamilton, talking about how Church of the Resurrection stays together amid disagreement.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Adam Hamilton: Leading in polarized times
LEAWOOD, Kan. (UM News) — Ahead of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection’s 2021 Leadership Institute, UM News spoke to the Rev. Adam Hamilton about the pandemic, the proposed denominational split and how the congregation navigates its disagreements. Heather Hahn and Joey Butler have the story and videos.
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High-court judge found time to serve church
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (UM News) — United Methodists joined in tributes to Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Cornelia “Connie” Clark, who served her denomination in a range of ways, including chairing the board of the United Methodist Publishing House. Clark died Sept. 24 at age 71. Sam Hodges reports.
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Watch tribute to Clark
Holston Conference
Pastor’s book examines ‘Saturday faith’
ATHENS, Tenn. — The Rev. Charles Ensminger, pastor of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, has published “Saturday Faith.” The new book takes its name from the time between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, the time between the loss of hope and emergence of something new. Ensminger talked to the Holston Conference about the book.
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To order
Kentucky Conference
All Nations youth use grant for evangelism
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. — As a new faith community, All Nations United Methodist Church received a $1,000 grant as part of the Kentucky Conference’s Kingdom Assignment program. The church’s youth used the grant for a homeless ministry as well as time at a local park to share the congregation’s story. The Rev. Jaewoo Joung, the youth pastor, has more on the outreach.
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KIMT3-News
Woman sentenced for embezzling from church
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — A woman is being sent to prison for embezzling over $270,000 from First United Methodist Church in Mason City. Melissa Noland, who was the church’s financial records keeper, has been sentenced to two years and three months in federal prison and must pay restitution. Mike Bunge reports.
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Read Bishop Laurie Haller’s pastoral letter
United Methodist infographic on financial best practices
PRESS RELEASES
United Methodist Committee on Relief
UMCOR denounces treatment of Haitian asylum seekers
ATLANTA — The United Methodist Committee on Relief denounces U.S. officials’ behavior in Del Rio, Texas, against Haitian immigrants as “morally reprehensible.” UMCOR also encourages United Methodist churches in the U.S. to consider exploring or expanding their ministries of welcome.
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Lawyer-minister made a big difference
Church hits airwaves to reach vulnerable communities
EVENTS
Thursday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 2
Resilience: Healing Practices for Mind, Body and Spirit
NEWS AND FEATURES
Adam Hamilton: Leading in polarized times
LEAWOOD, Kan. (UM News) — Ahead of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection’s 2021 Leadership Institute, UM News spoke to the Rev. Adam Hamilton about the pandemic, the proposed denominational split and how the congregation navigates its disagreements. Heather Hahn and Joey Butler have the story and videos.
Read story and watch videos
High-court judge found time to serve church
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (UM News) — United Methodists joined in tributes to Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Cornelia “Connie” Clark, who served her denomination in a range of ways, including chairing the board of the United Methodist Publishing House. Clark died Sept. 24 at age 71. Sam Hodges reports.
Read story
Watch tribute to Clark
Holston Conference
Pastor’s book examines ‘Saturday faith’
ATHENS, Tenn. — The Rev. Charles Ensminger, pastor of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, has published “Saturday Faith.” The new book takes its name from the time between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, the time between the loss of hope and emergence of something new. Ensminger talked to the Holston Conference about the book.
Read story
To order
Kentucky Conference
All Nations youth use grant for evangelism
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. — As a new faith community, All Nations United Methodist Church received a $1,000 grant as part of the Kentucky Conference’s Kingdom Assignment program. The church’s youth used the grant for a homeless ministry as well as time at a local park to share the congregation’s story. The Rev. Jaewoo Joung, the youth pastor, has more on the outreach.
Read story
KIMT3-News
Woman sentenced for embezzling from church
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — A woman is being sent to prison for embezzling over $270,000 from First United Methodist Church in Mason City. Melissa Noland, who was the church’s financial records keeper, has been sentenced to two years and three months in federal prison and must pay restitution. Mike Bunge reports.
Read story
Read Bishop Laurie Haller’s pastoral letter
United Methodist infographic on financial best practices
PRESS RELEASES
United Methodist Committee on Relief
UMCOR denounces treatment of Haitian asylum seekers
ATLANTA — The United Methodist Committee on Relief denounces U.S. officials’ behavior in Del Rio, Texas, against Haitian immigrants as “morally reprehensible.” UMCOR also encourages United Methodist churches in the U.S. to consider exploring or expanding their ministries of welcome.
Read statement
RECENT HEADLINES
Lawyer-minister made a big difference
Church hits airwaves to reach vulnerable communities
EVENTS
Thursday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 2
Resilience: Healing Practices for Mind, Body and Spirit
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