“I am no longer an orphan. I take the escapade of this graduation as that first step where my difficulties only spark new attempts with the full understanding that nobody can discourage my progress except myself.” — Ephy Adhiambo, Inua Partners in Hope graduate.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Education equals hope for Kenyan orphans
NAIVASHA, Kenya (UM News) — More than 200 orphans and vulnerable young people have hopes for a brighter future as new graduates of Inua Partners in Hope. The United Methodist Church program helps young men and women overcome poverty and insecurity through faith-based mentoring and vocational training. Gad Maiga reports.
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Women theologians meet for ‘prophetic event’
SEOUL, Korea (UM News) — United Methodist female theologians from Africa and Asia gathered recently to discuss their interpretations of the Bible and find commonalities of gender, race, class and theology. The seminar, organized by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry, was a “prophetic event,” said the Rev. HiRho Park. The Rev. Thomas Kim reports.
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Oklahoma Conference
No one goes hungry in Dewey
DEWEY, Okla. — When Dewey United Methodist Church downsized their library, the empty bookshelves got restocked as a food pantry. The town had no other food pantry and approximately 800 people in the area are food insecure. Meagan Ewton reports.
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Florida Conference
Florida ministry dares to happen
TAMPA, Fla. — A lot may dream when you dare to happen. That inverted phrase could be the motto for Cornerstone Family Ministries. The outreach ministry, which is a National Missions Institution of United Methodist Women, works with children who live at or below the poverty line. Ed Scott has the story.
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PRESS RELEASES
Upper Room
Bilingual Academy for Spiritual Formation set
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Upper Room announces a bilingual two-year Academy for Spiritual Formation starting August 2020 in San Antonio. Church leaders, both clergy and lay, seeking to deepen their spiritual lives will have the opportunity to find wisdom, renewal, community, worship and prayer offered in Spanish and English. The academy meets quarterly in eight weekly sessions. Applications are now being accepted.
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RESOURCES
United Methodist Communications, Discipleship Ministries
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15. United Methodist Communications suggests five ways to celebrate Hispanic-Latino culture and resources for inviting surrounding communities to join in church events. Discipleship Ministries offers a special liturgy month and some suggested activities.
Read five ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
United Methodist Communications resources
Discipleship Ministries resources
RECENT HEADLINES
Filipino bishops back church unity
Swiss pastors launch 'Save Our Food'
EVENTS
Monday, Sept. 30-Friday, Nov. 8
Online course: Connecting With Military Families
NEWS AND FEATURES
Education equals hope for Kenyan orphans
NAIVASHA, Kenya (UM News) — More than 200 orphans and vulnerable young people have hopes for a brighter future as new graduates of Inua Partners in Hope. The United Methodist Church program helps young men and women overcome poverty and insecurity through faith-based mentoring and vocational training. Gad Maiga reports.
Read story
Women theologians meet for ‘prophetic event’
SEOUL, Korea (UM News) — United Methodist female theologians from Africa and Asia gathered recently to discuss their interpretations of the Bible and find commonalities of gender, race, class and theology. The seminar, organized by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry, was a “prophetic event,” said the Rev. HiRho Park. The Rev. Thomas Kim reports.
Read story
Oklahoma Conference
No one goes hungry in Dewey
DEWEY, Okla. — When Dewey United Methodist Church downsized their library, the empty bookshelves got restocked as a food pantry. The town had no other food pantry and approximately 800 people in the area are food insecure. Meagan Ewton reports.
Read story
Florida Conference
Florida ministry dares to happen
TAMPA, Fla. — A lot may dream when you dare to happen. That inverted phrase could be the motto for Cornerstone Family Ministries. The outreach ministry, which is a National Missions Institution of United Methodist Women, works with children who live at or below the poverty line. Ed Scott has the story.
Read story
PRESS RELEASES
Upper Room
Bilingual Academy for Spiritual Formation set
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Upper Room announces a bilingual two-year Academy for Spiritual Formation starting August 2020 in San Antonio. Church leaders, both clergy and lay, seeking to deepen their spiritual lives will have the opportunity to find wisdom, renewal, community, worship and prayer offered in Spanish and English. The academy meets quarterly in eight weekly sessions. Applications are now being accepted.
Read press release
RESOURCES
United Methodist Communications, Discipleship Ministries
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15. United Methodist Communications suggests five ways to celebrate Hispanic-Latino culture and resources for inviting surrounding communities to join in church events. Discipleship Ministries offers a special liturgy month and some suggested activities.
Read five ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
United Methodist Communications resources
Discipleship Ministries resources
RECENT HEADLINES
Filipino bishops back church unity
Swiss pastors launch 'Save Our Food'
EVENTS
Monday, Sept. 30-Friday, Nov. 8
Online course: Connecting With Military Families
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