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2012: The end is near—again
Dan Dick takes a look at our fascination with the end times and suggests we instead focus on the present. Young adults urged to embrace call to ministry EXPLORATION speakers say new voices needed in The United Methodist Church. Methodists mark defining moment in church history Asbury-Coke meeting at Barratt’s Chapel set course of American Methodism. 3 traditions celebrate historic agreement, spirit of unity Methodist, Catholic and Lutheran leaders hail a shared belief on faith and pledge to work together. Methodists, Catholics, Lutherans celebrate milestone The Rev. Niger Woodruff of Nashville, Tenn., sees the pact as “a loving act.” Faith in God powers Heisman-winning quarterback Sam Bradford begins every prayer with thanks. United Methodists, Lutherans take historic step forward Churches look ahead to shared ministry, mission opportunities. Lutherans OK full communion with United Methodists Hugs, ovation greet historic vote. Lutheran-United Methodist dialogue timeline Timeline shows more than four decades of remarkable ecumenical progress. United Methodists, Lutherans approach historic moment Denominations enrich, complement one another. Weavings magazine to become quarterly publication A refreshed Weavings will be coming your way as a quarterly journal, beginning with the Winter 2009 issue. Partnerships build ministry center in Vietnam United Methodists are building a foundation for work and friendship in the Southeast Asian country. Songs of Grace: New Hymns for God and Neighbor The book, Songs of Grace, includes over 70 new hymns written to be sung to the tunes of many beloved and well known hymns. From the Table into the World It is the goodness of our Lord Jesus that in feeding us at Table, he makes us one with him, and sends us into the world with everything we need, far more than we can ask or imagine, to embody him anew wherever we are. Downloadable B1 Video B1 is a 24-hour fasting event for youth which raises money to empower the poor and disempower unjust systems sustaining poverty in our world. |