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Daily Digest - November 1, 2019

“My interest in those two matters is how can I take some of the anxiety out of the system that will allow us to work together.” — Florida Conference’s Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, on his idea to put a hold on church trials and trust clause. 


NEWS AND FEATURES

Bishop suggests hold on trials, trust clause

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Council of Bishops president, suggests coupling a pause in church trials related to LGBTQ restrictions and a relaxation of the denomination’s trust clause. Heather Hahn reports.
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Donation helps rural girls stay in school
DURBAN, South Africa (UM News) — Girls living in a rural village in the Eastern Cape province won’t have to miss school when they get their periods thanks to donations from a United Methodist youth group. Nandipha Mkwalo has the story.
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Arkansas Conference
Phishing scam targets Arkansas clergy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Criminals are posing as United Methodist clergy to trick people in churches to send them gift cards. The con artists use email addresses that contain the pastor’s name to fool their targets. Caleb Hennington reports.
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North Texas Conference 
Congregation takes lead in storm relief

DALLAS — Recent tornadoes here damaged Christ’s Foundry United Methodist Mission and the homes of some members of the predominantly Hispanic congregation. But that didn’t keep Christ's Foundry from jumping right into relief work, including delivering food to neighborhood families in need. The Rev. Amy Spaur, pastor, said members took the lead, while she engaged the North Texas Conference to help as well.
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Iowa Conference
Preaching workshop offered in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Preaching and Worship Institute is taking applications for an 18-month program to support, resource and connect people who preach regularly. The cost is $600 for six retreats, the first of which begins Jan. 20.
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