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24 articles found for August, 2009.


São Paulo, Brazil, August 27, 2009-- Representatives of Methodist churches from across Latin America and the Caribbean gathered at the Methodist University of São Paulo, August 17-21, to celebrate 40 years of collaboration in ministry.

Date posted:Aug 27, 2009
The UMCOR Hotline for August 25, 2009 
In Today's Hotline: *SRI LANKA: Out of Poverty *US: “We Are UMCOR” *ZAMBIA: Providing Life Skills *US: Fair Trade “To Go” *RESOURCES: Birthing a Dream—New Church Bulletin
Source: UMCOR
Date posted:Aug 25, 2009

New York, August 18, 2009--The United Methodist Special Program on Substance Abuse and Related Violence (SPSARV), a denomination-wide initiative that addresses alcohol, other drugs and related violence concerns, will launch in September a yearlong global awareness campaign aimed at motivating church leaders to effectively respond to substance abuse issues in their congregations and communities.
Date posted:Aug 24, 2009
Cindy Burns, a member of Hobson United Methodist Church, believes

On Aug. 19, President Obama will participate in a live webcast call-in aimed at the faith community. Faith leaders in the 40-minute discussion will include three United Methodist pastors.

Date posted:Aug 20, 2009
Deborah Archie is a lawyer and faith-based social activist; she serves throughout the West Ohio Conference to connect the church and community through education, advocacy and community organizing around social justice issues related to global and domestic poverty.

Each year 18,000 people in the United States die prematurely from preventable disease. Poverty and unequal access to life-saving drugs and medical care have made death itself a social disease in the country. Our health-care system is broken; many proposals for fixing it are being put forth. Citizens are rallying at the state level and meeting with legislators to demand change.

Date posted:Aug 20, 2009

The China News Summary is compiled monthly by the United Methodist China Program, Room 1335, General Board of Global Ministries, The United Methodist Church, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115.

Date posted:Aug 19, 2009

July 14, 2008 | DALLAS (UMNS) The United Methodist North Texas Annual (regional) Conference has donated $500,000 to build a new student health center at Africa University, with plans to contribute another $500,000 to the Zimbabwe school.

Date posted:Aug 19, 2009
The UMCOR Hotline for August 18, 2009 
In Today's Hotline: US: Clean Up Efforts in Western NY PHILIPPINES: Responding to Needs Following Typhoon INDONESIA: School Receives New Water and Sanitation Facility SRI LANKA: Menik Farm IDP Camp Prepares for Monsoon Season US: Yellowstone Conference Contributes to UMCOR West
Source: UMCOR
Date posted:Aug 18, 2009
Professor Meeli Tankler, new president of the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary, was the unanimous choice of the board of trustees and of the Estonia Annual Conference.

Tallinn, Estonia--The 15th anniversary of the largest United Methodist theological seminary in Europe was marked by the installation of a new president and an espiscopal address linking the role of theological schools to the practice of Christian mission.

Date posted:Aug 17, 2009
Anna, House Mother at Instituto Agricola Kusayapu, Methodist Extension to Andean Youth (EMANA). Through the ministry of missionary Becky Harrell and EMANA, children like Anna discover and freely share that God's love has no beginning and no end.

Harrell, now a missionary, came to realize that many persons who want to see only beauty and eat only delicacies have "holes" within that go unfilled. She says, "During my years in Chile, I have witnessed a filling of the 'hole' among many members of Volunteers in Mission (VIM) teams or individuals who have ventured to live and work with those living in poverty."

Date posted:Aug 14, 2009

London, August 14, 2009--The Methodist Church in Britain reported that nine Methodist Church leaders earlier arrested in Fiji have appeared in court on charges of violating public emergency regulations and were released pending a second hearing on September 24.

Date posted:Aug 14, 2009

New York, NY, August 13, 2009--An early November consultation will bring together those who are or want to become involved in United Methodist mission partnerships in Eastern European and Balkan countries.

Date posted:Aug 13, 2009
The UMCOR Hotline for August 11, 2009 
In Today's Hotline: *PHILIPPINES: Typhoon Response *US: Flooded Church Stays Mission Focused *KENYA: Feeding the Hungry *SOUTH AFRICA: SHADE Provides Refuge *MEXICO: UMCOR Supplies Give Hope to Migrants
Source: UMCOR
Date posted:Aug 11, 2009
Rev. Cynthia Wilson planned and led worship with hymns and songs ranging from traditional Methodist favorites to more recently introduced music from Hispanic, Asian, African, and Native American contexts.

New York, NY, August 10, 2009--The United Methodist Church in the United States has an increasingly global look and sound--a reality clearly evident at the 2009 School of Congregational Development.

Date posted:Aug 10, 2009
The Rev. Edward Paup.

New York, NY, August 10, 2009--The Rev. Ed Paup, general secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries, is on a short-term medical leave, effective August 10, 2009, for the purpose of diagnosing a potentially serious condition.

Date posted:Aug 10, 2009

This video shows nine young adults sharing their beliefs, stories, songs, and laughter during their orientation at Stony Point Retreat Center in Stony Point, New York. They were selected to participate in Global Ministries' Summer Intern program based on applications received in the spring.
Date posted:Aug 07, 2009

Nashville, Tennessee, August 6, 2009--A youthful population represents a strong potential for the Methodist Church of Cambodia, which is emerging from the joint efforts of five mission organizations.

Date posted:Aug 05, 2009

New York, NY, August 4, 2009--Forty-five jobs at the United Methodist mission agency, the General Board of Global Ministries, have been eliminated, effective July 31, as a result of an organizational restructuring plan, and in response to economic conditions.

Date posted:Aug 04, 2009
The UMCOR Hotline for August 4, 2009 
In Today's Hotline: *US: United Methodists Train for Future Disaster *PHILIPPINES: Developing Partnerships *MYANMAR: Helping HIV/AIDS Survivors * UMCOR: Experience the Field —UMCOR Notebook
Source: UMCOR
Date posted:Aug 04, 2009
The Rev. Edward W. Paup, general secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries, seconded the call from the Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, secretary general of the World Council of Churches, based in Geneva, Switzerland. Dr. Kobia said that this is the third such incident in the last two months.
Date posted:Aug 04, 2009
Respecting cultural differences: With a largely Indian congregation, Emmanuel Church offers worship and ministry in Hindi, Gujarati, and English.

Evanston, Illinois, August 2, 2009--Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Evanston, Illinois, has housed a succession of ethnic congregations, including Scandinavian and Caribbean, since it was built in the city north of Chicago on Lake Michigan more than 110 years ago.

Date posted:Aug 03, 2009
Bishop Bruce R. Ough, president of GBGM : Global Ministries Board of Directors Meeting, Fall 2008.

Evanston, Illinois, August 1, 2009--Forming strong new congregations takes a "theology of being in mission" as much as a "theology of attraction," according to a United Methodist bishop who holds a key position in his denomination's global structure.

Date posted:Aug 01, 2009
This resource outlines the topics, themes, and history of the Academies for Evangelization and Church Growth and offers details on how to participate and support these events.

Evanston, Illinois, August 1, 2009--A renewed emphasis on evangelism and new church development is taking place across the global United Methodist Church.

Date posted:Aug 01, 2009
In October 1904, with just $1.50, Mary McLeod Bethune founded the Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls - known today as Bethune Cookman College.

Evanston, Illinois, August 1, 2009--A number of Protestant women celebrated for their social ministries across the past two centuries understood themselves to be primarily evangelists, although they were rarely allowed to preach.

Date posted:Aug 01, 2009

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