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UMSM steering committee member plaintiff in mascots lawsuit

When Marcus Briggs-Cloud first moved to Oklahoma, he was stunned to find that no one spoke his native language.

 Archives and History recognizes Methodist research
Grants and awards encouraging writing and research on the history of Methodism are announced for 2008. Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference
Clergy, lay members and visitors from 682 churches, totaling more than 1,500 people, attended the 224th Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference under the theme "Poured Out. Serve Like Christ." Greater New Jersey Annual Conference
"One in Spirit, All in Ministry, In the Spirit of Fellowship" was the theme as more than 1,000 members met for the ninth Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. In his Episcopal Address, Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar offered celebrations and challenges. Kansas East Annual Conference
Kansas East Annual Conference met at United Methodist-related Baker University in Baldwin City, Kan., under the leadership of Bishop Scott J. Jones. The theme was "Just Go!" which reflects the fourth year of the conference mission statement to invite, nurture, equip and send forth disciples of Jesus Christ. Kansas West Annual Conference
The Kansas West Annual Conference met under the leadership of Bishop Scott J. Jones and the theme "Gather Us In." More than 1,000 prayer shawls were collected and distributed during communion at opening worship, wrapping conference members and guests in the prayers of shawl-makers from across the annual conference. Mississippi Annual Conference
Mississippi United Methodists voted to change the conference structure for doing ministry and to begin a four-phase move to direct billing for clergy pension and insurance. South Georgia Annual Conference
Meeting under the theme "Glorifying God––Bearing Fruit," South Georgia United Methodists gathered for the 2008 Annual Conference at the Columbus Center in Columbus, Ga. Troy Annual Conference
After two years of discussions and in response to a grassroots movement coming to the Boundaries Task Force, members of the Troy Annual Conference approved a resolution asking the denomination's Northeastern Jurisdiction to join the Vermont churches of Troy conference with the New England Annual Conference. West Virginia Annual Conference fills bag with love and gifts for mission

"The only way I know how to share a bag is to fill it up," said Bishop Lyght of this gift from The Advance.

 Africa University awards degrees to 354 students
The 14th graduating class represents 16 African countries during ceremonies at the United Methodist-related school in Zimbabwe. Africa University grads urged to make a difference
"Strive for excellence and shun mediocrity," says United Methodist Bishop Woodie White in an address to the school's newest graduates. Iowa United Methodists respond to storms, floods
Severe storms and rising floodwaters force thousands from their homes as United Methodist disaster recovery leaders provide support. North Carolina Annual Conference
The conference theme was "A Witnessing in the Light of God." Soggy Illinois struggles under more flooding
United Methodist disaster response teams from Illinois assess needs after major flooding in the state's southeastern counties. West Virginia Annual Conference
The West Virginia Annual Conference convened on the campus of West Virginia Wesleyan College under the theme "A Home for All." Western North Carolina Annual Conference
Bishop J. Lawrence McCleskey presided over his final conference as an active bishop for the Western North Carolina Annual Conference. Wyoming Annual Conference
The 157th session of the Wyoming Annual Conference met using the theme "Passionate Spirituality: Have You Not Heard," at the University of Scranton and Elm Park United Methodist Church in Scranton, Pa. Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference
The 2008 Illinois Great Rivers Conference held its 12th annual session at the Peoria Civic Center and focused on "Living the United Methodist Way," spotlighting John Wesley's general rules of "doing no harm, doing good, staying in love with God." North Alabama Annual Conference
The North Alabama Annual Conference convened on the campus of ClearBranch United Methodist Church for its 139th session. The theme was "Hope" based on Hebrews 10:23. South Carolina Annual Conference
Amid worship and service, delegates to the 2008 South Carolina Annual Conference "dared to change the world" as they dealt with the business of The United Methodist Church. Student Forum explores social concerns in D.C.
Washington D.C. provides the backdrop for United Methodist college students exploring public policy issues at Student Forum 2008. West Michigan Annual Conference
"Stirring the Waters" was the theme for the 40th session of the West Michigan Annual Conference, which met in Grand Rapids June 5-8 during severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference
The 2008 Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference convened at Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church. The theme "Amazing Love––Great Grace" combined Acts 4:33 with the Charles Wesley hymn "And Can It Be." Alaska Missionary Conference
Twenty-eight United Methodist churches are spread out over the "last frontier," with ministries to several outlying areas in the Alaska Missionary Conference. Central Texas Annual Conference
With the theme of "Reaching Out to Others," Bishop Ben R. Chamness presided over his eighth and final business session of the Central Texas Annual Conference June 1-4 in Fort Worth before retiring from the active episcopacy in August. Florida Annual Conference
More than 1,600 laity and clergy convened the 2008 Florida Annual Conference at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Fla., with John Wesley’s words ringing in their ears. Indiana United Methodists approve unity plan
The merger of the North and South Indiana conferences will create a new church area with 1,200 congregations in the state. Indiana United Methodists respond to floods
United Methodists in Indiana are mobilizing to deal with flooding in the central and southern parts of the state. Louisiana Annual Conference
More than 1,000 United Methodists from around the state gathered at Centenary College in Shreveport for the 2008 Louisiana Annual Conference. United Methodists declare victory for farm workers
Burger King’s move to increase pay for tomato pickers is being hailed as a "huge victory" for often-abused workers. Small Churches Do Big Ministries

When wildfires swept through Palm Bay, the Florida Disaster Recovery Ministry quickly put the connectional system into action.

 'Dramatically different' faith fellowship to figure in School of Congregational Development

Hot Metal Church, a four-year-old United Methodist-Presbyterian joint new church start, will be among the models examined at this year's United Methodist School of Congregational Development, meeting July 31 to August 5 in two locations, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Orlando, Florida.

 Newly elected directors set to serve on Women’s Division

Fifty United Methodist Women members will begin serving four-year terms as directors of the Women’s Division of the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries during an orientation and organizational meeting at Scarritt-Bennett Center in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 4-7.

 Funeral held for wife of Native American leader
Congregations are praying for families as wife of Native American leader is remembered in two United Methodist Churches in North Carolina. Academy for Spiritual Formation marks 25 years
In 1978, Rev. Danny Morris took a sabbatical to create a place where people could meet God. Eleven women receive seminary scholarships
Scholarship winners will visit Honduras as part of a continued program of global women’s leadership development begun in 2007. Ministering for Wellness

Julie Taylor encourages local churches to incorporate health ministries as part of a holistic approach to serving the mind, body and spirit of the congregants.

 Church banners protest U.S.-sponsored torture
This June, black and white anti-torture banners are displayed next to the familiar cross and flame at some United Methodist churches. NGOs have role in China relief, says Amity staff
Massive deaths in China’s earthquake makes need for aid even more critical. North Central New York Annual Conference
Retiring Bishop Violet Fisher exhorted God’s people to embrace change as she brought her last episcopal address to United Methodists of the North Central New York Annual Conference as they met May 30-June 1 in Liverpool. Paine College partners in Georgia community project
The United Methodist-related school in Augusta is part of an historic, three-year research initiative. Church supports police with prayer card ministry
Church members in Peoria send handwritten notes to let police officers know they are being lifted up in prayer. Stop Hunger Now marks 10th with million meal event
Working to end hunger throughout the world, volunteers from nine U.S. universities will package 1 million meals on Aug. 23. UMCOR assists local partner for Zimbabwe aid
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is providing humanitarian assistance in politically charged Zimbabwe. United Methodists in Texas raise $1 million for nets
The church's Texas conference reaches its goal in one year and will help distribute 100,000 nets to Côte d’Ivoire this November. Small Conference Makes Large Contribution to Mission

The 27 congregations of the United Methodist Red Bird Missionary Conference gave $19,300 for mission in Cambodia at their 2008 annual conference meeting.

 UMCOR Assists Survivors of Violence in South Africa
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) acted on June 2 to help meet a humanitarian crisis in South Africa caused by violence against foreign nationals, especially from Zimbabwe and Malawi.
 Church's death penalty stance singles out Texas
The United Methodist Church has called for an end to the death penalty in the state that leads the United States in executions. North Indiana Annual Conference
The North Indiana Annual Conference met at Purdue University using the theme "Friends with Christ, Friends with Each Other" based on John 15:15.