“What a mission we have at this moment. … Together, we are about to go from strength to strength." — Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, preaching at Clarks United Methodist Church, New Bern, North Carolina.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Giving thanks in New Bern
NEW BERN, N.C. (UMNS) — Despite dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, Clarks United Methodist Church found reasons to celebrate and give thanks, including homecoming Sunday, a mortgage-burning ceremony and a visit by Bishop Hope Morgan Ward. Sam Hodges reports.
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Accident puts family on ‘sacred road of suffering’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (UMNS) — After a pastor’s son was seriously injured during Hurricane Florence, the United Methodist connection surrounded the family with caring. Ken Garfield has the story.
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African bishops support unity, traditional view of marriage
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (UMNS) — United Methodist African bishops unanimously reaffirmed their view that marriage is between one man and one woman and vowed to “maintain the unity” of The United Methodist Church. Phileas Jusu reports.
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African bishops hear call to cross divides, unite Methodists
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (UMNS) — African United Methodist bishops heard a call for the church to be a reconciler on the continent. Tim Tanton has the story.
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Board of Global Ministries
Healthy newborn symbolizes 1 million goal
DINGELE, Congo — Marie Ngombe’s healthy newborn is one in a million. Specifically, her baby is one of 376,122 children already assisted by Abundant Health, the global health initiative of The United Methodist Church, as part of a commitment to reach 1 million children with life-saving interventions by 2020. Crystal Caviness has the story.
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PRESS RELEASES
Charlottesville Clergy Collective
Clergy pilgrimage traces U.S. race history
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Charlottesville Clergy Collective, which includes United Methodists, is sponsoring an Oct. 6-13 pilgrimage, “Charlottesville to Jamestown: A Journey of Transformation,” to chart a history of race and oppression in the U.S. The pilgrimage includes lectures and tours of historic sites around the state.
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COMMENTARIES
Wisconsin Conference
Peace in our time? Celebrating Korea’s progress
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, a Korean native who leads the Wisconsin Conference, writes with hope for what’s happening on the Korean peninsula and urges continued prayers for peace. “It is too simple to view all of this as political, social, military and economic without comprehending the spiritual dimensions as well,” he writes.
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