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Daily Digest - February 22, 2022

NEWS AND FEATURES

Church court says GC2020 delay resets deadlines

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — The United Methodist Church’s top court addressed the question of whether General Conference’s postponement affects deadlines for proposed legislation. The ruling comes as General Conference organizers consider whether the international assembly can go forward as scheduled this year. Heather Hahn reports. 
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United Methodist Women
Rice mill improves lives in Congo

KITENGE, Congo — A rice mill donated by United Methodist Women is making women’s lives easier and providing them with a source of income. The rice feeds local families and is transported to Kamina for sale. The Rev. Betty Kazadi has the story.
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Indiana Conference
Longtime church communicator dies at 87

SARASOTA, Fla. — The Rev. Ralph Baker, a retired United Methodist Communications staff member and elder in the Indiana Conference, died Jan. 27 at age 87. Baker worked in the communications office of the former Methodist Board of Education in Nashville, Tennessee, before going to California, where he was communications director for the Southern California area. He retired after serving several years in Nashville as writer and editor with United Methodist Communications, including United Methodist News Service.
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Bonner County Daily Bee
Mystery quilt draws attention to church group

SANDPOINT, Idaho — While the mystery of who made a vintage quilt couldn’t be solved, Sandpoint United Methodist Church’s Morning Glory activity group is happy to get the word out about the quilts it makes and donates. The Daily Bee reports. 
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RESOURCES

United Methodist Scouting Ministries
Webinar, slideshow offer BSA updates

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An informational webinar with United Methodist Bishop John Schol and Boy Scouts of America Chief Executive Scout Roger C. Mosby has been added to a webpage of resources addressing The United Methodist Church’s relationship with the BSA. The BSA continues to move through bankruptcy proceedings. The webpage includes an informational slideshow.
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United Methodist Communications
Denomination’s website expands language options

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — UMC.org, the official website of The United Methodist Church, has expanded its available language options to better meet the needs of a diverse, global and multilingual church with members around the world. The official site is now available in five languages: English, French, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish.
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