NEWS AND FEATURES
Ask The UMC
Understanding the Easter season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For Christians, Easter is not just one day; it’s a season of 50 days. Its length is derived from the 50 days between Passover and Pentecost in Judaism. The Easter season is more than an extended celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. It’s a time for focusing on the core doctrines and mysteries of the faith and preparing for the ministries the Spirit has empowered Christians to undertake in Jesus’ name, writes Ask The UMC.
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Michigan Conference
Haiti support continues during hard times
LANSING, Mich. — Contributions from the Michigan Conference and a grant from the United Methodist Committee on Relief continue to help the embattled people of Haiti. The nation has suffered through the assassination of its president, an earthquake and a tropical storm in the past year. Haitian Assets for Peace International, which is supported by the conference, lost computer hardware and cash reserves in a fire. Kay DeMoss has the story.
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UM News: Haitians risk lives to migrate
North Texas Conference
‘Fish fry concept’ helps rural church grow
BOGATA, Texas — The Rev. John Purviance credits “the fish fry concept” for the growth of Cuthand United Methodist Church, which has about 300 members. Purviance has cultivated a family-friendly, bluegrass-gospel music culture infused with the Holy Spirit. The church celebrated 11 baptisms and that same number of new professions of faith in 2021.
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Baltimore-Washington Conference
2 campus ministries offer unique experiences
WASHINGTON — The Howard University Wesley Foundation recently held its first retreat since the pandemic’s onset, and the University of Maryland campus ministry recently joined in the university’s involvement fair. The Rev. Neal Christie has the story of how the United Methodist ministries are reaching young adults.
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PRESS RELEASES
Global Ministries
UMCOR collaborating to relieve suffering of Ukrainians
ATLANTA — The United Methodist Committee on Relief along with Ohio Health and a Texas-based humanitarian organization focused on Ukraine are collaborating to send 47,895 pounds of medical supplies and equipment worth $935,000 to three hospitals in Kyiv, Ukraine. The first two of three shipments have been delivered. “UMCOR is pleased to facilitate both the procurement and the transportation of essential medical supplies to war-torn Ukraine,” said Roland Fernandes, top staff executive of UMCOR and its parent organization, Global Ministries. “We multiply our own efforts and the generosity of our contributors when we engage in creative service partnerships.”
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Council of Bishops
Bishops gather to chart future of denomination
WASHINGTON — In the wake of disruptions and postponements due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the more than 100 bishops of The United Methodist Church will meet virtually April 25-29 to discuss the future course of the denomination. The spring meeting of the Council of Bishops will also welcome a new slate of leaders, including the new council president, Bishop Thomas Bickerton of the New York Area. The April 25 and 29 meetings will be livestreamed to the public on the bishops’ Facebook page beginning at 9 a.m. U.S. Eastern time.
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COMMENTARIES
UM News includes in the Daily Digest various commentaries about issues in the denomination. The opinion pieces reflect a variety of viewpoints and are the opinions of the writers, not the UM News staff.
Creating a Culture of Renewal
Ministry in a digital world
CASPER, Wyo. — The pandemic hastened adoption of technology in nearly every area of our lives. The Rev. Rebekah Simon-Peter writes that with new technology comes a shift in church culture that includes more questions, connection, collaboration and creativity.
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RECENT HEADLINES
Report released on church’s net-zero efforts
Hypertension campaign saves lives in Congo
EVENTS
Monday, May 9-Friday-May 13
Communications Learning Week: Taking the Next Step
Ask The UMC
Understanding the Easter season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For Christians, Easter is not just one day; it’s a season of 50 days. Its length is derived from the 50 days between Passover and Pentecost in Judaism. The Easter season is more than an extended celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. It’s a time for focusing on the core doctrines and mysteries of the faith and preparing for the ministries the Spirit has empowered Christians to undertake in Jesus’ name, writes Ask The UMC.
Read story
Read more Ask The UMC
Michigan Conference
Haiti support continues during hard times
LANSING, Mich. — Contributions from the Michigan Conference and a grant from the United Methodist Committee on Relief continue to help the embattled people of Haiti. The nation has suffered through the assassination of its president, an earthquake and a tropical storm in the past year. Haitian Assets for Peace International, which is supported by the conference, lost computer hardware and cash reserves in a fire. Kay DeMoss has the story.
Read story
UM News: Haitians risk lives to migrate
North Texas Conference
‘Fish fry concept’ helps rural church grow
BOGATA, Texas — The Rev. John Purviance credits “the fish fry concept” for the growth of Cuthand United Methodist Church, which has about 300 members. Purviance has cultivated a family-friendly, bluegrass-gospel music culture infused with the Holy Spirit. The church celebrated 11 baptisms and that same number of new professions of faith in 2021.
Read story
Baltimore-Washington Conference
2 campus ministries offer unique experiences
WASHINGTON — The Howard University Wesley Foundation recently held its first retreat since the pandemic’s onset, and the University of Maryland campus ministry recently joined in the university’s involvement fair. The Rev. Neal Christie has the story of how the United Methodist ministries are reaching young adults.
Read story
PRESS RELEASES
Global Ministries
UMCOR collaborating to relieve suffering of Ukrainians
ATLANTA — The United Methodist Committee on Relief along with Ohio Health and a Texas-based humanitarian organization focused on Ukraine are collaborating to send 47,895 pounds of medical supplies and equipment worth $935,000 to three hospitals in Kyiv, Ukraine. The first two of three shipments have been delivered. “UMCOR is pleased to facilitate both the procurement and the transportation of essential medical supplies to war-torn Ukraine,” said Roland Fernandes, top staff executive of UMCOR and its parent organization, Global Ministries. “We multiply our own efforts and the generosity of our contributors when we engage in creative service partnerships.”
Read press release
Council of Bishops
Bishops gather to chart future of denomination
WASHINGTON — In the wake of disruptions and postponements due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the more than 100 bishops of The United Methodist Church will meet virtually April 25-29 to discuss the future course of the denomination. The spring meeting of the Council of Bishops will also welcome a new slate of leaders, including the new council president, Bishop Thomas Bickerton of the New York Area. The April 25 and 29 meetings will be livestreamed to the public on the bishops’ Facebook page beginning at 9 a.m. U.S. Eastern time.
Read press release
Watch livestream
COMMENTARIES
UM News includes in the Daily Digest various commentaries about issues in the denomination. The opinion pieces reflect a variety of viewpoints and are the opinions of the writers, not the UM News staff.
Creating a Culture of Renewal
Ministry in a digital world
CASPER, Wyo. — The pandemic hastened adoption of technology in nearly every area of our lives. The Rev. Rebekah Simon-Peter writes that with new technology comes a shift in church culture that includes more questions, connection, collaboration and creativity.
Read commentary
RECENT HEADLINES
Report released on church’s net-zero efforts
Hypertension campaign saves lives in Congo
EVENTS
Monday, May 9-Friday-May 13
Communications Learning Week: Taking the Next Step
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