October 9, 2020
Tending the Fire Within

It was ten days ago, and I had just finished several Zoom meetings in my home office. As I walked into the kitchen, I heard a loud crashing sound from the direction of the office. To my astonishment, the top shelf of one of the eight-foot,...

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An introduction to Abiding in Exile

If you are feeling distant from the people and places you have loved, you aren't alone. If you wonder when things will ever get back to something like "normal," you're in good company.

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Iowa Conference Treasurer's office welcomes Nancy Agan...

The Iowa Annual Conference welcomes Nancy Agan as a new team member of the Treasurer's Office. Agan is filling the position of Senior Staff Accountant vacated by Emily Graber when she was promoted to Assistant Treasurer/Controller at Tim Horst's...

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Bible Land Exploration Tour with the Bishop Laurie and...

As many of you know, my husband Gary and I will be leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from February 2-12, 2021. We have led a number of trips to Israel over the years and never tire of "walking where Jesus walked."

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The Big Event for Mental Health

On World Mental Health Day, 10 October, the World Health Organization will, for the first time ever, host a global online advocacy and fundraising event on mental health.

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GBHEM - Women of Color Scholars' Series: Little...

By Jessica Love Georgia native Lahronda Little's call to ministry began in the seeded, colorful rows of her grandparent's garden. "I always start with my grandparents garden," Little said.

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UMC NEWS
Evangelism award winner slept outside church | United...

By Sam Hodges Oct. 8, 2020 | DALLAS (UM News) Billie Jean Baker knows Oak Lawn United Methodist Church inside and out. She's a member, but she also spent many nights bedded down in the sanctuary shadows as a homeless person. "I went to sleep on...

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United Methodists among 19 dead in Congo massacre |...

Six United Methodists were among 19 civilians killed in a massacre in Mamove that has been blamed on the Allied Democratic Forces, an armed rebel group that operates in Eastern Congo and Uganda. ADF, a radical Islamist group, is believed to be...

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Zimbabwe orphan pays it forward during pandemic | United ...

College student Winnet Mandikisi, who spent her teenage years at The United Methodist Church's Home of Hope orphanage, is using her skills to help children like her during the coronavirus pandemic.

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RESOURCES
End of year Give Love initiative begins November 1 | The ...

United Methodist Communications Office of Public Information For Immediate Release October 9, 2020 Nashville, Tennessee - A new campaign initiative - Give Love, Joy, Hope, Peace-invites United Methodists to join in giving love, joy, hope, and...

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New Leadership Series Helps Local Churches Bring Joy to...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Oct. 1, 2020 /Discipleship Ministries/ - A new online curriculum designed to help clergy and lay people develop understanding and confidence for leading congregations toward growth in generosity is now available from Discipleship ...

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