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Sri Lankan Methodists find hope despite war, tsunami
Sri Lankan church leader W.P. Ebenezer Joseph thanks United Methodists for their help during difficult times. United Methodist Agency Increases Support For Zimbabweans Fleeing into South Africa (GBGM)

The United Methodist Church is increasing its support for a ministry that assists people from Zimbabwe who are fleeing into South Africa to escape food shortages and economic chaos at home.

 New Deputy General Secretary Set to Move the Mission of United Methodist Women Ahead

Harriett Jane Olson, new Women’s Division deputy general secretary, pointed to action and thanksgiving as ways to move forward in mission for United Methodist Women in her address to directors meeting Oct. 4-8 in Stamford, Conn.

 Emerging church seeks to get back to church’s roots
What is the emerging church? A recent United Methodist conference explores the movement transforming churchgoing from the inside out. Kentucky emerging church takes people to the waters
The architect of an emerging church network says his call is not to sit in an office but in a Starbucks where he can "love on people." Kiowa United Methodists share culture
Church leaders get a taste of Native American languages, history and fry bread tacos during daylong immersion. United Methodists increase support in South Africa
More aid is on the way for a Johannesburg church helping hungry Zimbabwean refugees pouring into South Africa. Global Ministries board dismisses chief executive
The Rev. R. Randy Day is not re-nominated as chief executive of the United Methodist mission agency. Native American urges steps to save languages
Richard Grounds is working to save the Euchee language, one of many Native American languages at risk of becoming extinct. New chief: Recent disasters drive UMCOR changes
For the Rev. Sam Dixon, the biggest task facing the church's relief agency "is just preparing for the next one." New leader shares vision for racial justice agency
Erin Hawkins wants to move the Commission on Religion and Race from the fringe to the heart of The United Methodist Church. New UMW leader likes mix of devotion, action
Harriett Olson embraces UMW's storied past and future possibilities as she's confirmed new chief executive of the Women's Division. 'Holy conferencing' is 'means of grace,' bishop says
Growing up in a Mennonite community, United Methodist Bishop Sally Dyck learned about peacemaking at an early age. United Methodist Women Finances On the Right Track

The Women's Division treasurer reports finances are on the right track with increases in operating revenues and decreases in operating expenditures in 2006.
 

 Commentary: Church builds vision for addressing critical issues facing United Methodists, world
Top church leaders embrace a plan to reclaim the church's transformational heritage. Women’s Division wants more action on Jena crisis
United Methodist Women call for racial justice and reconciliation in Jena, La., and respect for human rights in Myanmar. United Methodist Bible College Opens in Kazakhstan (GBGM)

A United Methodist Bible College for laity opened in Almaty, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on September 29.

 United Methodists explore ‘cyber safety’ in ministry
Church leaders share strategies and tools for harnessing technology in an environment of stewardship and safety. African bishops focus on poverty at historic meeting
United Methodist bishops in Africa hold their first-ever meeting on the continent and take aim at poverty. Commentary: 'Bourne' offers lessons for churches
"The Bourne Ultimatum" holds clues for revitalizing churches, says a United Methodist leader in congregational development. Mission Leader Calls on US Congress to Pass Child Health Bill Over Presidential Veto

The Rev. R. Randy Day appealed for the reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

 Response Editor Dana E. Jones Retires (Wom. Div.)

Women’s Division Director of Communications Dana E. Jones retired Aug. 31, after 15 years of service as editor of United Methodist Women’s award-winning magazine, Response.
 

 Church leaders urge override of Bush SCHIP veto
Top United Methodist leaders rally for a bill that would expand a children’s health insurance program in the United States. Native American plan to focus on new church starts
A task force on Native American ministry visualizes ways to be part of the renewed emphasis on growing the church. NCC nominates Kinnamon as chief executive
The Rev. Michael Kinnamon, a Christian Church pastor and ecumenical leader, is nominated to lead the National Council of Churches. Changing demographics affecting church funding
The face of today's United Methodist is markedly different than it was 40 years ago — a reality impacting the church in its pocketbook. Pastor uses Internet as her pulpit, gathering place
A virtual United Methodist church in Houston is ministering to people and growing its membership via the Internet. WCC committee advocates for vulnerable people
A World Council of Churches panel advocates in behalf of at-risk people in Darfur, Iraq and elsewhere. Long-Term Recovery Leadership Provided By UMCOR-Funded Station

In the Slidell, La. area, Northshore Disaster Recovery, Inc. (NDRI) is leading the multi-year recovery effort through funding from UMCOR.

 Jonathan’s ministry embraces children with disabilities
An Arkansas church ministers to children with disabilities and their families so that church is a time of worship, renewal and support. UMCOR-funded station leads Slidell Katrina recovery
Northshore Disaster Recovery is rebuilding more than homes in Slidell, La. "We want to rebuild the whole community," says its director. Commentary: A father’s reflections on ‘Kid Nation’
CBS' new kid-based reality TV show presents both troubling ethical concerns and genuine opportunities for family discussion. United Methodists commit to nets for Côte d’Ivoire
The head of the United Methodist Council of Bishops announces a new Nothing But Nets project during the Clinton Global Initiative. Cote D'Ivoire Annual Conference Develops a New Strategic Plan for Health (GBGM)

The Côte d'Ivoire Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church is developing a new strategic plan in health ministries as part of a denomination-wide emphasis on global health.

 Christian leaders host dialog with President Ahmadinejad

Ecumenical leaders peppered Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with questions about peace, Iran’s nuclear program, the Holocaust and the state of human rights in his country during a 2 1/2-hour interfaith dialogue at the Women’s Division-owned Church Center for the United Nations in New York City yesterday.

 Côte d’Ivoire Conference develops health plan
United Methodists in Côte d'Ivoire develop health ministries as part of a denomination-wide emphasis on global health. NCC reorganization cuts 14 staff positions
Leaders of the National Council of Churches say lower-than-expected income leads to a new pared-down staff structure. Liberian president to address United Methodists
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf will speak to the United Methodist General Conference during its meeting next spring in Fort Worth, Texas. Prayer conference calls United Methodists to prayer
As General Conference approaches, a churchwide prayer event sends the message that "God needs the church to work with him." World Methodists to meet in Durban, South Africa
The World Methodist Council's executive committee chooses South Africa’s second-largest city as the site for its 2011 conference. Conference campaigns support Africa University
U.S. conferences are enacting campaigns to endow chairs and build buildings at Africa University. Student diversity increases at Africa University
Africa University’s 425 new freshmen boost international enrollment. There is life in Zimbabwe, native tells committee
Even as Zimbabwe falters under a staggering inflation rate of 7,500 percent, "there is life," says a Zimbabwean native. Volunteer creates ministry for diabetics
Diabetes is a very insidious or sneaky disease and people walk around for many years, often times, and don’t even know it. Youth give 1 million pennies to Africa University
Youth in Birmingham, Mich., hope a penny saved is a life saved through their donation of one million pennies to Africa University. Agency forwards resolutions on sexual ethics
Sexual harassment and misconduct remains a concern of the church and the Commission on the Status and Role of Women. Commission offers lifeline to women in the church
For individual women in the church, COSROW can be a lifeline and a voice. Survey considers gains for women in the church
The “glass ceiling” for United Methodist clergywomen seems to be senior pastor positions at churches with 1,000+ members. Côte d'Ivoire Church Youth Leaders Explore New Ways to Communicate About HIV/AIDS (GBGM)

"Stand Firm and Immovable Facing HIV/AIDS" was the theme of a three-day workshop for youth leaders of The United Methodist Church of Côte d'Ivoire on September 18-21.

 Church and Society calls for justice in Jena
The United Methodist Board of Church and Society says that justice can lead to healing in Jena, Louisiana.