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arrow icon. "Across the Miles" in Mission 
John Wesley personally visited the consultation. Wesley was played by Dr. Verne Hoshal, First United Methodist Church of Brighton, MI.

Greensboro, North Carolina, November 20, 2009- -Isaiah, prophet of ancient Israel, told his people that God was saying to them, "I will give you as a light to the nations that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." This promise provided the theme scripture for "Across the Miles," a consultation focused on United Methodist mission in the Eastern Europe and the Balkan countries.
Source: GBGM Mission News
More about: Global connections | Mission opportunities | Missionaries | Wesley | Focus on Congregational Development | Europe |
Date posted: Nov 20, 2009

arrow icon. Mission Agency Adopts New Plan for Distributing and Monitoring International Funds 
Bau Dang: Global Ministries Board of Directors Meeting, Fall 2008.

New York, NY, November 13, 2009--The General Board of Global Ministries, the mission agency of The United Methodist Church, is changing the way it delivers and monitors funds for international mission work.
Source: GBGM Mission News
More about: Economy | GBGM news | GBGM programs | Global connections | Missionaries | United Methodist Church | Focus on Congregational Development | Africa | Asia and the Pacific Islands | Europe | Latin America |
Date posted: Nov 13, 2009

arrow icon. Events To Consider United Methodist Future in Eurasia 
Hans Vaxby: Global Ministries Board of Directors Meeting, Fall 2008. United Methodist leaders from three continents will convene in mid-October to focus on the future of the church in Eurasia, a vast area incorporating most of the former Soviet Union.
Source: GBGM Mission News
More about: Evangelization | GBGM programs | United Methodist Church | Focus on Congregational Development | Focus on Leadership Development | Asia and the Pacific Islands | Belarus | Europe | Georgia | Kazakhstan | Kyrgyzstan | Moldova | Russia | Tajikistan | Ukraine | Uzbekistan |
Date posted: Sep 10, 2009
arrow icon. Congregational School Off to a Great Start! 
Dottie Escobedo-Frank taught at the first SCD in Copenhagen two years ago and was invited back. Wednesday (September 2, 2009) was the kick of for The United Methodist Church North-European School of Congregational Development in Centralkirken (The Central Church) in Oslo, Norway.
Source: None
More about: Education | Evangelism | Evangelization | United Methodist Church | Focus on Congregational Development | Denmark | Estonia | Europe | Finland | Latvia | Lithuania | Norway | Sweden |
Date posted: Sep 10, 2009
arrow icon. German "Container Church" Dedicates New Center 
Top: In 1998 the Church in the Container started as the Oranienburg Mission. Photo by Kathleen LaCamera. Bottom: The new United Methodist Church Center in Oranienburg, Germany, will host a larger range of programs and worship events. Photo by Birgit Meinhardt. Oranienburg, Germany, May 19, 2009--The United Methodist "Church in the Container" of Oranienburg, Germany, has a new center from which to serve a community with a dramatic past and acute contemporary needs. 
Source: GBGM Press Releases
More about: Christian love | Communities | GBGM news | International affairs | United Methodist Church | Methodism | Focus on Congregational Development | Europe | Germany |
Date posted: May 19, 2009
arrow icon. Intercultural Ministry in Western Europe--Growing and Challenging 
Intercultural Ministry in Europe: Pastoral Care in Multicultural Settings Berlin, Germany, February 9, 2009--The number of United Methodist international and migrant congregations is growing across Western Europe, particularly in Germany, and the diversity is requiring new, creative approaches to ministry.
Source: GBGM Press Releases
More about: Communities | International affairs | Missionaries | United Methodist Church | Europe | Germany |
Date posted: Feb 10, 2009
arrow icon. European EXPLORATION Provides Chance for Discernment 
Table set for the final worship at European EXPLORATION. Twenty-three young people from five countries gathered during European EXPLORATION to consider God's call in their lives, while adults who work with young people used the event to connect with each other and share ideas.
Source: Agencies of UMC
More about: International affairs | United Methodist Church | Youth | Europe |
Date posted: Dec 10, 2008
arrow icon. Plans Laid to Strengthen Partnerships Between US and Eastern European Congregations 
Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 18, 2008--Plans were laid in early November to strengthen a program that builds partnerships between United Methodist congregations in the United States and in seven Eastern European countries.
Source: GBGM Mission News
More about: GBGM programs | Global connections | Partners/partnerships | United States | Europe |
Date posted: Nov 18, 2008
arrow icon. United Methodist Substance Abuse Program
 Announces Year-Long Educational Effort
Rev. Finn Uth of Denmark, Chair of the United Methodist European Board on Drug and Alcohol Concerns, participated in a joint planning session with the United Methodist African Task Force on Substance Abuse and Related Violence. This campaign begins with a five-part series of online articles during September, the 19th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in the United States. It will continue for the next year through a quarterly reading circle for interested United Methodists.
Source: GBGM Press Releases
More about: GBGM programs | Health | United Methodist Church | Africa | Europe | United States |
Date posted: Aug 29, 2008
arrow icon. Laas Helde: 'It's Just Enough'  
The Rev. Laas Helde, 86, stands up straight in the hallway to welcome visitors to the small house he shares with his wife, Maimu, 83.
Source: United Methodist News Service
More about: Advocacy | Donations | Human rights | International affairs | United Methodist Church | Methodism | Older adults | Estonia | Europe |
Date posted: Apr 10, 2008
arrow icon. Retirement Presents Challenge for Estonian Pastors  
At 80, the Rev. Peeter Piirisild continues to preach. As he has for 34 years, each Sunday morning Piirisild enters the pulpit of the United Methodist church in Narva, a city near the top of the Estonia-Russia border, and offers the morning sermon.
Source: United Methodist News Service
More about: Advocacy | Christian love | Human rights | International affairs | United Methodist Church | Methodism | Older adults | Estonia | Europe |
Date posted: Apr 10, 2008
arrow icon. Estonian Pastors' Widows Receive No Church Pension  
Liis Oengo and Erna Kunstimees, both in their 80s, are examples of "the wives of our pastors, the wives who for years and years and years have faithfully stood with their husbands," says the Rev. Olav Parnamets.
Source: United Methodist News Service
More about: Advocacy | Communities | Human rights | International affairs | United Methodist Church | Methodism | Older adults | Estonia | Europe |
Date posted: Apr 10, 2008
arrow icon. Peeter Piirisild: Church Pension Eases Life  
"My one desire or wish is that, if God should give me health, then I want to serve his kingdom until the day I die," says the Rev. Peeter Piirisild.
Source: United Methodist News Service
More about: Advocacy | Communities | Family | Human rights | International affairs | United Methodist Church | Methodism | Older adults | Estonia | Europe |
Date posted: Apr 10, 2008
arrow icon. Nikolaev Heads United Methodist Seminary in Moscow 
The Rev. Sergei Nikolaev, President of Russia United Methodist Theological Seminary The Rev. Sergei V. Nikolaev has been elected president of the Russia United Methodist Theological Seminary in Moscow. The election by the seminary's board of trustees was effective Jan. 1. Nikolaev will continue to teach as the E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism as part of the seminary's Ruediger and Gerlinde Minor Chair.
Source: United Methodist News Service
More about: Education | International affairs | United Methodist Church | Partners/partnerships | Europe | Russia |
Date posted: Feb 12, 2008
arrow icon. Missionary Tends to International Congregations in Germany  
The Rev. Carol Ann Seckel, a United Methodist missionary, is blessed during her Jan. 6 installation service in Berlin. A growing number of international United Methodist congregations now exist within Germany, where their members range from Americans to Africans, diplomats to asylum seekers, students to business people. All, according to Bishop Rosemarie Wenner of the Germany area, are welcome within the United Methodist Church in Germany. 
Source: United Methodist News Service
More about: Communities | Ecumenical | GBGM programs | International affairs | Missionaries | United Methodist Church | Methodism | Europe | Germany |
Date posted: Feb 05, 2008
arrow icon. Hallelujah Moment from Lithuania
 "Why are you here?"
Jonas with his beloved wife, Regina. "Andrius" sat alone Sunday after Sunday, praying for his wife, praying that she would one day come and sit beside him. He prayed that they might worship God together in the Panevezys United Methodist Church in Lithuania.
Source: Mission Personnel
More about: Advent | Christian love | Communities | Family | GBGM programs | Missionaries | Prayers | United Methodist Church | Europe | Lithuania |
Date posted: Jan 25, 2008
arrow icon. Church Hymn-singing Has Evolved over Centuries  
When Charles Wesley began penning his more than 7,000 hymns back in the 18th century, hymn- singing was not part of the worship life of Anglican congregations. In fact, until 1821, hymn- singing was illegal in the Church of England.
Source: United Methodist News Service
More about: Communities | International affairs | Music | United Methodist Church | Europe | United Kingdom |
Date posted: Dec 19, 2007
arrow icon. Center Offers Hope for Young Mothers in Need 
The love of her mother helped Rigonda Verdenfelde endure a rough childhood. Today she is modeling that love for teen mothers with troubled backgrounds.
Source: United Methodist News Service
More about: Children | Christian love | Communities | GBGM programs | United Methodist Church | Women | Partners/partnerships | Europe | Latvia |
Date posted: Dec 12, 2007
arrow icon. Hallelujah Moment From Italy
 Who's at the Table?
The Methodist table in Milan, Italy. Potlucks can take on many forms. In some parts of Indiana in the United States, they're called "pitch-ins"; in many European Methodist churches, "bring and share." The Italian Protestants call such a meal "agape." 
Source: Mission Education
More about: Christian love | Ecumenical | GBGM programs | Missionaries | United Methodist Church | Advance | Europe | Italy |
Date posted: Nov 16, 2007
arrow icon. Mission Partnership in Eastern Europe and The United States Energize Congregations
Eastern Europe and Balkans Consultation IV 2007 Johnson City, TN God is using mission partnerships to energize, invigorate, and transform United Methodist congregations in both the United States and the Eastern and Balkan region of Europe.
Source: GBGM Press Releases
More about: Evangelism | GBGM events | GBGM programs | International affairs | United Methodist Church | Europe | United States |
Date posted: Nov 09, 2007
arrow icon. United Methodist Seminary in Germany
 Has New Dean and is Showing Growth
Left to right, Pastor Thomas Lessmann, chairman of the trustees of the United Methodist Seminary at Reutlingen, Germany; Dr. Joerge Barthel, the new dean, and Dr. Holger Eschmann, former dean. Dr. Joerg Barthel, a professor of Old Testament, is the new dean, or rector, of the United Methodist Theological Seminary in Reutlingen. He was elected earlier in the month by the trustees of the school.
Source: United Methodist Churches
More about: Education | United Methodist Church | Europe | Germany |
Date posted: Jul 16, 2007
arrow icon. New bishop Meets with United Methodist Churches in Eurasia  
Bishop Hans Vaxby residing bishop for The United Methodist Church's Eurasia Area. In the year since his election as the new bishop for the United Methodist Church's Eurasia Area, Hans Vaxby has established a goal of visiting every district. Vaxby has met with pastors and church leaders in five districts so far, conducting sessions "for teaching, inspiration and consultation," according to a Jan. 27 report. The Eurasia Area includes the Russia Annual (regional) Conference and four provisional conferences.
Source: United Methodist News Service
More about: Christian love | Communities | GBGM programs | United Methodist Church | Methodism | Asia and the Pacific Islands | Europe | Russia |
Date posted: May 16, 2007
arrow icon. United Methodists Among Signers of German
 Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Baptism
Retired Bishop Walter Klaiber of Germany. The United Methodist Church is one of 11 denominations in Germany that have agreed to mutual recognition of Christian baptism. The parties also include the Roman Catholic and Lutheran Churches. "The agreement is a big step forward in the ecumenical fellowship in Germany," said Bishop Rosemarie Wenner, the United Methodist bishop in Germany, who was reached at a meeting of the Council of Bishops in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She responded to questions by email.
Source: GBGM Press Releases
More about: Christian love | Communities | Ecumenical | International affairs | United Methodist Church | Methodism | Europe | Germany |
Date posted: May 02, 2007
arrow icon. The United Methodist Church Ordains Lithuanian Pastors 
All the clergy appointed for 2007 - starting from back left: The Revs. Terence Erbele, Evelyn Erbele, Walla Carlsson, Kingsley Halden, Remigijus Matulaitis, Vidas Micuta; front left: the Revs. Raimondas Piecia, Bishop Oystein Olsen, Viktorija Jablonskiene, Giedrius Jablonskis For the first time in almost 70 years, The United Methodist Church has ordained Lithuanian pastors. The newly ordained are The Revs. Giedrius Jablonskis, Viktorija Jablonskiene, and Raimondas Piecia.
Source: GBGM Press Releases
More about: Christian love | Communities | GBGM news | International affairs | United Methodist Church | Methodism | Europe | Lithuania |
Date posted: Apr 18, 2007
arrow icon. Estonian United Methodist Church
 Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
Kuressaare Methodist Church building, the first Methodist church building in Estonia. A century of Methodism in Estonia is being observed this year, with a major celebration set for early June. Methodism came to the northern-most of the three Baltic countries with traveling lay preachers from Russia in 1907.
Source: GBGM Press Releases
More about: Communities | GBGM news | GBGM programs | International affairs | United Methodist Church | Methodism | Estonia | Europe |
Date posted: Mar 07, 2007
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