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Bishop Ruby-Nell M. Estrella of the Manila Area speaks during the Philippines Central Conference’s Board of Laity forum Sept. 2 at Knox United Methodist Church in Manila. Estrella, who spoke on behalf of the incumbent bishops, expressed their commitment to preserving the unity of the church. Photo by the Rev. Edgardo L. Quinsayas.

Filipino lay leaders call for autonomy

The Board of the Laity in the Philippines held a forum to seek clarity on compounding church issues and called for autonomy, but the three newly elected bishops in the country emphasized their commitment to preserving the unity of the church.
Local Church
Oakdale United Methodist Church sits amid acres of farm fields near Deshler, Ohio. Rural United Methodist churches are contributing to the economies of their communities up to $735,000 annually per congregation, according to a study funded by The Duke Endowment of rural congregations in North Carolina. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Rural churches fuel economies

Rural churches and their leaders should look beyond the length of the membership rolls and the amount of donations collected to gauge their worth, a new study in North Carolina suggests.
Bishops
United Methodist Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño stands as the presiding bishop reads the jury verdict on Sept. 22, the fourth day of her church trial in Glenview, Ill. Carcaño was found not guilty on all four charges against her. At right is the Rev. Scott Campbell, who represented Carcaño during the trial. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Church court finds bishop not guilty

After deliberating for more than five hours, a jury of fellow United Methodist clergy rendered a verdict acquitting Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño on all counts.

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Duke Divinity alumni are honoring their commitment to creation care by working with populations impacted by climate change. Image courtesy of Duke Divinity School.
Duke Divinity alumni are honoring their commitment to creation care by working with populations impacted by climate change. Image courtesy of Duke Divinity School.

A calling to creation care

The effects of climate change on the small community of Ocracoke, on Ocracoke Island, has shaped the ministry of the local church pastor. Rebekah Ramlow profiles six Duke Divinity School alumni who are practicing creation care in different contexts.
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