Friday Digest | Jun 23, 2023 |
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 | “I thank you for your love and care for us. We received something for our physical hunger, but we also need that which will sustain our spiritual needs.” — Bebe Georgette, on receiving aid from The United Methodist Church in Madagascar and the United Methodist Committee on Relief.
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| Cyclone Freddy aid reaches Madagascar | | MAPUTO, Mozambique (UM News) — Members of the first United Methodist church in Madagascar stepped up to be the hands and feet of Jesus for people devastated by Cyclone Freddy earlier this year. Nine volunteers traveled more than 300 miles to distribute food to families affected by the deadly storm. The aid was purchased with grant money from the United Methodist Committee on Relief. The Rev. João Filimone Sambo reports. | | | | |
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| Northern Illinois Conference
Church group immerses in border issues | | NOGALES, Ariz. — Seven lay people and two clergy took a pilgrimage to this city on the border between the U.S. and Mexico to learn about the migrant experience. During the trip, they crossed the border several times and visited churches, shelters and nonprofit organizations. Hwa-Young Chong has the story. | | | | |
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Religion and Race
Grants available for mental health, wellness initiatives | | WASHINGTON —United Methodist pastors and laity in the United States are invited to apply for CORR Action Fund grants — for up to $10,000 — to create cohorts and small groups focused on mental health awareness and wellness. The deadline to apply is July 15. | |
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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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Africa University graduates its largest class | MUTARE, Zimbabwe (UM News) — More than 950 students from 19 countries received degrees during Africa University’s 29th graduation ceremony, with women representing 60% of the class of 2023. The United Methodist university also saw the graduation of Collins Prempeh, the first Deaf student from the Institute of Theology and Religious Studies. Jeanette Dadzie reports.
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New 2023 annual conference reports posted | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — United Methodist News is posting 2023 annual conference reports. New this week are the Alabama-West Florida, Alaska, Dakotas, Great Plains, Indiana, Michigan and New England conferences. | | |
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Texas Conference
Pastor blesses animals as part of eventful first year
| VAN VLECK, Texas — In his rookie year as pastor of two small, rural United Methodist churches, the Rev. William Murphree focused on outreach, including holding a blessing of the animals. He drew not just dogs and cats but a surprise trailer-load of Brahman bulls. One of Murphree’s churches considered disaffiliating but decided against it. Both churches have seen growth, and Van Vleck United Methodist won a district Small Church Award. Murphree’s adventures, challenges and successes are captured in a profile by Ronnie Crocker. | | |
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Greater New Jersey Conference
Conference, Tanzania rekindle connection | DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — A team of leaders from the Greater New Jersey Conference embarked on a transformative two-week journey to Tanzania, solidifying their partnership with The United Methodist Church of Tanzania. The purpose was twofold: to facilitate the highly anticipated Tanzania Pastors’ School and to witness the inspiring growth and progress within the Tanzanian church. James Lee reports. | | |
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Michigan Conference
Churchgoers, college help refugee student | LANSING, Mich. — Nikita Samsonenko’s road to America from war-torn Ukraine has been eased by United Methodists, including a Prague women’s center, churches in Michigan and United Methodist-related Adrian College. Samsonenko is now a student at Adrian College. John E. Harnish reports. | |
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