“No one flees their homes unless bad things have happened to them.” — Andi Atkinson, director of emergency shelter for immigrants and asylum seekers in San Benito, Texas.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Faith groups provide respite, care for immigrants
MCALLEN, Texas (UMNS) — Thousands of undocumented immigrants flowing into the U.S. find temporary rest and respect with faith communities in Texas border towns. Kathy L. Gilbert and Mike DuBose report on how United Methodists are involved in ministry with immigrants there.
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South Carolina Conference
Mental health: Responding to suffering souls
SUMTER, S.C. — Depression. Trauma. Grief. The church’s need to address these prevalent conditions prompted the South Carolina Conference’s Hartsville District to partner with a state agency and nonprofit in offering a free mental health symposium. Jessica Brodie reports.
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Ministry offers tangible Balm in Gilead
HARARE, Zimbabwe (UMNS) — A seed gift of $800 has multiplied into education for children and youth, Bibles for newly ordained clergy, bicycles for pastors and more. The Rev. Abiot Moyo, founder of Balm in Gilead Ministry, recently returned to his home country to visit with some of the beneficiaries. Chenayi Kumuterera has the story.
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Michigan Conference
Building global worship in Michigan
SOUTH WYOMING, Mich. — Pastor Banza Mukalay, born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is leading the Michigan Conference’s newest congregation and providing a global experience every week at Restoration Community Church. Kay DeMoss has the story.
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PRESS RELEASES
Higher Education and Ministry
2018 training sessions begin for global chaplaincy
MAPUTO, Mozambique — Twenty-five leaders in Mozambique participated recently in the first session of the 2018 Global Chaplaincy training series, sponsored by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Three additional trainings are planned in Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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Day1
Tampa pastor to preach on ‘Day 1’
TAMPA, Fla. — The Rev. Magrey deVega, lead pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist Church, is the featured preacher Sept. 16 on “Day 1,” the nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program also accessible as a podcast and online at Day1.org. His sermon, “Tame Your Tongue,” will be based on James 3:1-12.
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RECENT HEADLINES
Scholarship program takes aim at seminary debt
Church works to fight, prevent Ebola in Congo
EVENTS
Every other Tuesday, Sept. 4-Oct. 30
National Council of Churches webinar series: Getting Out the Vote
NEWS AND FEATURES
Faith groups provide respite, care for immigrants
MCALLEN, Texas (UMNS) — Thousands of undocumented immigrants flowing into the U.S. find temporary rest and respect with faith communities in Texas border towns. Kathy L. Gilbert and Mike DuBose report on how United Methodists are involved in ministry with immigrants there.
Read story and view photos
South Carolina Conference
Mental health: Responding to suffering souls
SUMTER, S.C. — Depression. Trauma. Grief. The church’s need to address these prevalent conditions prompted the South Carolina Conference’s Hartsville District to partner with a state agency and nonprofit in offering a free mental health symposium. Jessica Brodie reports.
Read story
Ministry offers tangible Balm in Gilead
HARARE, Zimbabwe (UMNS) — A seed gift of $800 has multiplied into education for children and youth, Bibles for newly ordained clergy, bicycles for pastors and more. The Rev. Abiot Moyo, founder of Balm in Gilead Ministry, recently returned to his home country to visit with some of the beneficiaries. Chenayi Kumuterera has the story.
Read story
Michigan Conference
Building global worship in Michigan
SOUTH WYOMING, Mich. — Pastor Banza Mukalay, born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is leading the Michigan Conference’s newest congregation and providing a global experience every week at Restoration Community Church. Kay DeMoss has the story.
Read more
PRESS RELEASES
Higher Education and Ministry
2018 training sessions begin for global chaplaincy
MAPUTO, Mozambique — Twenty-five leaders in Mozambique participated recently in the first session of the 2018 Global Chaplaincy training series, sponsored by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Three additional trainings are planned in Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Read press release
Day1
Tampa pastor to preach on ‘Day 1’
TAMPA, Fla. — The Rev. Magrey deVega, lead pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist Church, is the featured preacher Sept. 16 on “Day 1,” the nationally broadcast ecumenical radio program also accessible as a podcast and online at Day1.org. His sermon, “Tame Your Tongue,” will be based on James 3:1-12.
See website
RECENT HEADLINES
Scholarship program takes aim at seminary debt
Church works to fight, prevent Ebola in Congo
EVENTS
Every other Tuesday, Sept. 4-Oct. 30
National Council of Churches webinar series: Getting Out the Vote
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