“Food security is about to be a problem. We will feel a lot of hunger in this country.” — Denis Ngotho Lansana, a United Methodist in Sierra Leone referring
to the lasting effects of the Ebola crisis.
Read story and post a comment See more Ebola coverage Supplying basic needs to families Read story Candler students to visit South Korea ATLANTA (UMNS) — Robert Franklin, the James T. and Berta R. Laney Professor in Moral Leadership at United Methodist Candler School of Theology, will lead students on a study trip to South Korea May 20-30. The Candler group will meet with leaders and discuss such issues as normalization of relations with North Korea.Read press release United Methodist’s journey shows how to ‘live while dying’ HOPKINS, Minn. (UMNS) — When Bruce Kramer learned in 2010 that he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, he decided to share his journey publically. The United Methodist and former dean at the University of St. Thomas did a series of interviews with Minnesota Public Radio News and collaborated with MPR reporter Cathy Wurzer on a book of reflections on the disease, vocation, faith and relationships. Kramer, 59, died March 23, just days after publication of “We Know How This Ends.”Listen to the show Quiz Yourself: United Methodist history NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — Ever heard of the Christmas Conference? Do you know where this landmark General Conference took place? Test your knowledge of all things Methodist with our weekday quiz running now until June 17, John Wesley’s birthday.Take quiz Perkins offers new degree DALLAS (UMNS) — Perkins School of Theology, a United Methodist seminary at Southern Methodist University, will offer a Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree beginning this fall. The degree can be preparatory to Ph.D. studies, and students can focus in such areas as “The Biblical Witness” and “The Theology and Practice of Ministry.”For more information Looking ahead Here are some of the activities ahead for United Methodists across the connection. If you have an item to share, email [email protected] and put Digest in the subject line. Saturday, May 23 You can see more educational opportunities and other upcoming events in the life of the church here. |
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