Friday Digest | Jun 10, 2022 |
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 | "The knowledge I acquired empowers me to make changes, not only in my life, but for the church and society that I serve.” — The Rev. Maria João Matsinhe, an Africa University graduate who has served as a pastor, district superintendent and public health coordinator in Mozambique. | |
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| Africa University graduates share their gifts | | MAPUTO, Mozambique (UM News) — On the eve of Africa University's 2022 graduation ceremonies, the Rev. Joao Sambo highlights how graduates of the United Methodist university are using their education to enrich churches and communities in Africa. | | | | |
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| National Justice for Our Neighbors
New leadership for immigration ministry | | ANNANDALE, Va. — United Methodist immigration ministry National Justice for Our Neighbors has announced a new leadership team, with co-executive directors Melissa Bowe and Alba Jaramillo set to helm the advocacy network. Jaramillo was the executive director of Arizona Justice for Our Neighbors and a national and local leader in immigration advocacy and human rights. Bowe has served in multiple roles at National JFON over the course of nine years, most recently as deputy director. | | | | |
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| United Theological Seminary
Ministry of spiritual direction is subject of online course | | DAYTON, Ohio — A two-year, fully online training course in the ministry of spiritual direction is being offered through a partnership of the Bishop Bruce Ough Innovation Center at United Theological Seminary and the Center for Spiritual Formation. The center is a connectional ministry of The United Methodist Church’s Susquehanna Conference, and United is one of the 13 United Methodist seminaries. | | | | |
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| Archives and History
Online history courses available | | MADISON, N.J. — The United Methodist Commission on Archives and History has launched a new online teaching platform, the UM History Hub. The hub currently offers registration for the Local Church Historians' School; an online course that focuses on past splits, separations and reconciliations of the denomination; and another course for young people on Wesleyan heritage. | | | | |
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| Discipleship Ministries
Worship series concepts sought | | NASHVILLE, Tenn. — United Methodist Discipleship Ministries is in the market for ideas for worship series based on themes or special events. Concepts can be sent to the agency for consideration via a form on its website. Pastors, worship leaders and worship teams are encouraged to send their ideas. | | | | |
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| | | | Here are some of the activities ahead for United Methodists across the connection. If you have an item to share, you can add it to the calendar by clicking here. |
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| Sunday, June 12-Tuesday, June 14 | | |
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Methodists help Ukrainian refugees in Tijuana | TIJUANA, Mexico (UM News) — The Methodist Church of Mexico is responding to a surge in immigrants from Ukraine who have been displaced by war and are seeking asylum in the United States. The Methodist Church of Mexico A.R., together with other churches, civil organizations and the support of the United Methodist Committee on Relief, is providing food and other aid. The Rev. Gustavo Vasquez has the story. | | |
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Protocol's day has passed, some negotiators say | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — More than a quarter of the leaders who negotiated the proposed Protocol of Reconciliation and Grace Through Separation say they “can no longer, in good faith, support” the proposal. The negotiators said they reached this conclusion after discussions with General Conference delegates and members of their constituencies. Heather Hahn reports. | | |
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United Methodists enrich health care in Africa | HARARE, Zimbabwe (UM News) — Two United Methodists are making their mark on health care in Africa as leading cardiothoracic and pediatric orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Kudzai Kanyepi and Dr. Tongai Chitsamatanga are members of Chisipiti United Methodist Church in Harare, and Chitsamatanga spent six years at United Methodist-related Mutambara Mission Hospital. Kudzai Chingwe has the story. | | |
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Church court releases 3 decisions | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — The United Methodist Church’s top court released the final rulings of its fall docket, including a decision raising constitutional issues with a longtime provision of church law. Looking ahead, the Judicial Council faces more questions related to disaffiliations. Heather Hahn reports. | | |
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Commentary: Much is still possible for our church | BATON ROUGE, La. (UM News) — Inspired by a book of poems, a group of clergy mentors, leadership professionals and spiritual guides pondered what is "still possible" for The United Methodist Church. The Rev. John Winn shares the group's list.
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Commentary: Steps to take to avoid a GC2024 debacle | DALLAS (UM News) — The Rev. Dr. Rebekah Miles and the Rev. David Livingston, both veteran General Conference delegates, explain what steps United Methodists can take now to avoid "the debacle of General Conference 2019."
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Center for Scouting Ministries
Webinar to address BSA relationship | NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Many United Methodist churches have for years been chartering organizations for Boy Scout troops. That’s changing, and a Zoom webinar explaining the new relationship churches will have with the Boy Scouts of America and BSA troops is set for June 16, beginning at 7:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern time. The meeting is to last about 75 minutes, and United Methodist leaders say they’ll follow up with an FAQ statement. | | |
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