Teaser:Native Americans in Florida will be remembered during an April 27 Act of Repentance worship service at General Conference. A UMNS Report By Linda Bloom* April 26, 2012 The Rev. George "Tink" Tinker visits Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park on the Riverwalk in Tampa, Fla. Tinker...
Teaser:Dreams and hopes offered for The United Methodist Church to live out its true worldwide nature. A UMNS Report By Skyler Nimmons* 5:30 P.M. April 26, 2012 | TAMPA, Fla. The Rev. Joon-Sik Park helps deliver a report from Committee to Study the Worldwide Nature of The United Methodist...
Members of BWC's General Conference delegation in action: Joan Carter-Rimbach nominates Laura Easto for Judicial Council. Tom Price asks for a point of clarification. Feature Word:ParticipateFeature Caption:Members of BWC's delegation in action at General Conference.
Teaser:General Conference observes Imagine No Malaria Day. A costumed mosquito menaces a dance mob during a World Malaria Day observance on April 25 at the 2012 United Methodist General Conference in Tampa, Fla. A UMNS photo by Mike DuBose. BY LINDA WORTHINGTON UMCONNECTION STAFF TAMPA...
Teaser:Youth issue challenge to young who are a minority in the church's decision making to overcome the barriers of age differences. A UMNS Report By Kathy L. Gilbert* April 25, 2012 Krin Ali (left) listens while co-presenter Joy Eva Algodon-Bohol gives part of the Young People's...
A UMNS Report By Linda Bloom* April 25, 2012 Bishop Peter Weaver (left) welcomes young men from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the 2012 United Methodist General Conference in Tampa, Fla. Flanking Weaver are (from left): Byishimo Rugabirwa, Musafiri Musore, Makopa Rugabirwa and...
By Rich Peck* 8:00 PM ET April 24, 2012 Participants sing during the opening worship of the 2012 United Methodist General Conference held in Tampa, Fla. A UMNS photo by Kathleen Barry. TAMPA, Fla. (UMNS) –– Nearly 1,000 United Methodist delegates gathered April 24 beside...
Teaser:The Council of Bishops heard a challenge to embody the peace of Christ at General Conference. A UMNS Report By Heather Hahn* 11:00 A.M. ET April 19, 2012 Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster. A UMNS file photo by Ronny Perry. TAMPA, Fla. (UMNS) — United Methodist bishops on April...
Teaser:Rev. Ginger Gaines Cirelli challenges the church to claim Easter's promise at Prodigal Worship. A Sermon prepared by Rev. Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli Prodigal Worship Saturday, April 21, 2012 Text: Ephesians 5:8-9 “Forget the Church, Follow Jesus”…Newsweek...
Teaser:To ensure the safety of children in church, the BWC is offering a discounts on background checks in a new partnership with Trak-1. Providing a safe place for children and youth to learn about God and grow in their faith is a priority for the churches of the Baltimore-Washington...
