http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.1353935/k.BE6A/Home.htm en-us Copyright 2012 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:05:04 PST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss KinteraSphere Syndicator 120 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11760731&notoc=1 More than 1,500 congregations, charges, districts and conferences around the globe take the church into the community. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11760731&notoc=1 Barbara Dunlap-Berg and Neeley Hicks United Methodists ready to Change the World Copyright 2012 http://www.rethinkchurch.org/changetheworld Change the World http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=10225473 Change the World sows seeds, reaps blessings More than 1,500 congregations, charges, districts and conferences around the globe take the church beyond the four walls into the community. _self http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=11760731 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=11760731 http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_155_1_HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_155_1_SUBFEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_155_1_FEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_155_1_SWISHEY.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11757347&notoc=1 German episcopal leader and new council president always felt welcome in the UMC. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11757347&notoc=1 Linda Bloom Wenner’s ‘stepping stones’ to bishop Copyright 2012 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11731501 GC2012: Passing the gavel First female bishop outside U.S. elected http://gbgm-umc.org/global_news/pr.cfm?articleid=3003&CFID=34989590&CFTOKEN=87931517 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=11757347 German episcopal leader and new council president always felt welcome in The United Methodist Church. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=11757347 _blank http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC059_GC2012_1_FEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC059_GC2012_1_SWISHEY.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC059_GC2012_1_HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC059_GC2012_1_SUBFEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11757335&notoc=1 “To be a church together” — this was the motto of the meeting of Bulgaria Provisional Annual Conference, which was held from March 30 to April 1, 2012, in Pleven, Bulgaria. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11757335&notoc=1 Office of Bishop Patrick Streiff Bulgaria-Romania Provisional Annual Conference Copyright 2012 _parent http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11757287&notoc=1 About 55 members and guests participated in the annual meeting of Hungary Provisional Annual Conference from April 11 to 14, 2012, in Szeged, Hungary. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11757287&notoc=1 Office of Bishop Patrick Streiff Hungary Provisional Annual Conference Copyright 2011 _parent http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11757211&notoc=1 Every four years, United Methodists have a hectic spring and summer full of annual and jurisdictional conference meetings. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11757211&notoc=1 Emily Snell It’s the time of the season for meeting Copyright 2012 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=fgKSJ5ODKnH&b=7504453 Annual Conference coverage http://www.umc.org/ac Annual Conference dates _self http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=11757211 Every four years, United Methodists have a hectic spring and summer full of annual and jurisdictional conference meetings. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=11757211 http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_151_1_SUBFEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_151_1_HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_151_1_FEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_151_1_SWISHEY.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11754455&notoc=1 From Eve to Ruth, Bible stories tell of strength and love of extraordinary women. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11754455&notoc=1 Rev. Joan G. LaBarr Biblical Mothers – not a job for the faint of heart Copyright 2012 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=11753063 Remember maternal health on Mother's Day http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2022489&ct=11174415 UMTV: Mother for African Orphans From Eve to Ruth, Bible stories tell of strength and love of extraordinary women. _self http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5700485&ct=11754455&notoc=1 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5700485&ct=11754455&notoc=1 http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_150_1_SUBFEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_150_1_HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_150_1_FEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_150_1_SWISHEY.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11753063&notoc=1 Mothers are vital to families and communities, but many women struggle to have healthy pregnancies and births. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11753063&notoc=1 Remember maternal health on Mother’s Day Copyright 2012 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2022489&ct=11174415 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=9384773 UMTV: Mother for African Orphans The mother who is ‘my everything’ Mothers are vital to families and communities, but many women struggle to have healthy pregnancies and births. _self http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=11753063 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=11753063 http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS11_161_1_HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS11_161_1_SUBFEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS11_161_1_FEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS11_161_1_SWISHEY.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11750873&notoc=1 Frustrated by not voting on major restructure legislation, some felt as if GC2012 accomplished nothing. That’s not the case. Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11750873&notoc=1 By Linda Bloom* Week 2: GC2012 flurry of motions, ministry, General Conference 2012 Copyright 2012 Frustrated by not voting on major restructure legislation, some felt as if GC2012 accomplished nothing. That’s not the case. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11750873 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11750873 _blank http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_GC072_1_SWISHEY.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_GC072_1_FEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_GC072_1_HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS12_GC072_1_SUBFEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11746821&notoc=1 Delegates to The United Methodist General Conference considered 1,200 petitions as they prayed, praised and protested. Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11746821&notoc=1 Kathy L. Gilbert Week 1: GC2012’s ‘slow’ week still busy, General Conference 2012 Copyright 2012 _blank Delegates to The United Methodist General Conference considered 1,200 petitions as they prayed, praised and protested. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11746821 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11746821 http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC071_GC2012_TOP_ISSUES_1_SWISHEY.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC071_GC2012_TOP_ISSUES_1_FEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC071_GC2012_TOP_ISSUES_1_HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC071_GC2012_TOP_ISSUES_1_SUBFEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11744525&notoc=1 After presiding bishop threatened to close GC2012 plenary sessions to visitors, cooler heads prevailed. Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11744525&notoc=1 Corey Jones Copyright 2012 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8064203&ct=11744525 _blank After presiding bishop threatened to close GC2012 plenary sessions to visitors, cooler heads prevailed. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8064203&ct=11744525 http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC060_FEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC060-HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11744421&notoc=1 The Rev. Alan Morrison says overseeing the arrangements and organization of General Conference isn’t that different from what he did when he planned a patrol camping trip at age 11. Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11744421&notoc=1 Jackie Campbell Scouts prepared conference director Copyright 2012 http://www.gc2012conversations.com/2012/05/02/scouts-prepared-conference-director/ http://www.gc2012conversations.com/2012/05/02/scouts-prepared-conference-director/ _blank The Rev. Alan Morrison says overseeing the arrangements and organization of General Conference isn’t that different from what he did when he planned a patrol camping trip at age 11. http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC2012-MORRISON-HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11742349&notoc=1 United Methodists contend with structural and social issues at legislative assembly in Tampa. Sat, 5 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11742349&notoc=1 Rich Peck GC2012: General Conference wrap-up Copyright 2012 United Methodists contend with structural and social issues at legislative assembly in Tampa. _blank http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11742349 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11742349 http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC062_FEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC062_HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11742129&notoc=1 As a sometimes difficult General Conference draws to a close, Bishop Rosemarie Wenner offers a message of hope. Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11742129&notoc=1 Neill Caldwell Bishop encourages delegates; worship, wenner Copyright 2012 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11742129 _blank http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11742129 As a sometimes difficult General Conference draws to a close, Bishop Rosemarie Wenner offers a message of hope. http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC069_HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11741877&notoc=1 A day filled with drama over an unexpected ruling on the church's structure plan ended anticlimactically when delegates adjourned without coming to a decision. Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11741877&notoc=1 Joey Butler May 4 wrap: No restructure in 2012 Copyright 2012 _blank A day filled with drama over an unexpected ruling on the church's structure plan ended anticlimactically when delegates adjourned without coming to a decision. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b= 8057055&ct=11741877 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b= 8057055&ct=11741877 http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC_062_FEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC_062.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11741871&notoc=1 After reorganization plan is ruled unconstitutional, delegates work to salvage parts of the structural changes. Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11741871&notoc=1 Heather Hahn No 'Plan UMC', GC2012 shrinks agencies Copyright 2012 After reorganization plan is ruled unconstitutional, delegates work to salvage parts of the structural changes. _blank http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC066-HOME1.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11741721&notoc=1 Compromise restructure plan unanimously deemed unconstitutional; two other referrals deferred until fall. Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11741721&notoc=1 Linda Bloom Judicial Council voids Plan UMC Copyright 2012 _blank http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11741721 Compromise restructure plan unanimously deemed unconstitutional; two other referrals deferred until fall. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11741721 http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC056_HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11741413&notoc=1 General Conference lowers general church apportionments by 6.03 percent, but local churches are unlikely to see differences. Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11741413&notoc=1 Corey Jones Copyright 2012 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8064203&ct=11741413 _blank http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8064203&ct=11741413 General Conference lowers general church apportionments by 6.03 percent, but local churches are unlikely to see differences. http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC067_FEATURE.JPG http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC067_HOME.PNG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11741331&notoc=1 Ruth Daugherty of Eastern Pennsylvania has witnessed some of the historic and defining moments of General Conferences. Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11741331&notoc=1 Suzy Keenan GC2012: This delegate on her 11th service Copyright 2012 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11741331 Ruth Daugherty of Eastern Pennsylvania has witnessed some of the historic and defining moments of General Conferences. _blank http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11741331 http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC070_HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11741205&notoc=1 Kiesey and Matthews emphasize practice of ‘blessing each other, rather than cursing each other.’ Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11741205&notoc=1 GC2012: Bishops urge ‘communities of love’ Copyright 2012 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11741205 Kiesey and Matthews emphasize practice of ‘blessing each other, rather than cursing each other.’ http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct=11741205 _blank http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/GC068_HOME.JPG http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11740627&notoc=1 United Methodist Judicial Council declares change in apportionment by jurisdiction ‘unconstitutional.’ Thu, 3 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5723427&ct=11740627&notoc=1 Linda Bloom Ruling invalidates change in Episcopal Fund apportionment Copyright 2012 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct= 11740627 http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=8057055&ct= 11740627 United Methodist Judicial Council declares change in apportionment by jurisdiction ‘unconstitutional.’ _blank http://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS11_155_1_HOME.JPG