News
Monday, Jul 15, 2019
A team is scheduled for November 5-13, 2019 to be in mission with Costa Rican Methodist Churches. The team will be led by VIM Team Leader, Jack Reif, and will focus on building Christian relationships and increasing Christian development.
Cost is $1600 per person, with a deposit of $500 due at time of registration.
For more information or an application, contact Jack at jack.reif34 [at] gmail.com.
Monday, Jul 15, 2019
Petitions for consideration by the 2020 General Conference may be submitted to the Petitions Secretary now through September 18, 2019. For complete information about submitting a petition, click HERE.
Questions about the petition submission process may be submitted by e-mail to the Petitions Secretary at aherrera [at] umcgc.org.
Monday, Jul 15, 2019
North Broadway UMC Sprague Leadership Institute, with support from MTSO, and in partnership with Columbus Sanctuary Collective, the Columbus Mennonite Church and Community Refugee and Immigration (CRIS) presents: Sanctuary For All, a faith-based conversation and workshop about the Accompaniment Movement on Thursday, July 18, 10:45 am - 4:30 pm. Keynote speaker, Ravi Ragbir, is an immigration rights activist at New Sanctuary Coalition in New York. Ravi will shar... (read more)
Tuesday, Jul 2, 2019
Dear Ones in Christ Jesus:
This issue of NewsNet comes to you on the day before. The day before what, you ask. July 4th. America's Independence Day. It will be observed in a variety of ways by individuals, communities and institutions. There will be parades, fireworks, the consumption of too much grilled, burnt, high-cholesterol meat. That doesn't even take into account the inevitable over-consumption of alcohol. Many will start vacations and travel to family... (read more)
Thursday, Jun 27, 2019
Splish, splash and sploosh are all sounds of summer. And you will hear them all during Splash-A-Palooza at Camp Wesley.
Youth ages 7 to 17 can jump in on this classic week of Camp Wesley packed into 3 days. You will get soaked as you swim in the pool, slosh down the turbo-shoot water slide, rock climb, rope swing, slide, and jump off Adventure Island at a beach. Water balloons, inner tube water polo, and a water carnival will drench you in new and wacky ways.... (read more)
Thursday, Jun 27, 2019
The Discipleship Ministries Racial Ethnic Local Church Grants (RELCC) provide funding to strengthen the ethnic local church through leadership training, small groups, worship, stewardship and spiritual formation within and beyond the church. Grants up to $10,000 are available. Applications are due September 10.
For full details and the application form, click HERE.
Thursday, Jun 27, 2019
Mission u, sponsored by The United Methodist Women, is an opportunity to study current issues impacting society with particular attention to the responsibilities of women in fulfilling the mission work of the church. It also provides opportunities for all to grow in faith, hope, and love in action. Both members and non-members of UMW are encouraged to attend.
The deadline to register for the 4-day Mission School is June 26, deadline to register for the 1-day s... (read more)
Thursday, Jun 27, 2019
Early Response Team (ERT) training teaches how to assist survivors of natural disasters in their time of need by providing a Christian presence while taking steps to prevent further damage to a family's personal property including debris removal, cleaning out flooded homes and more. After completion of the 8 hour course, you will receive a badge from UMCOR, which is recognized by FEMA. There are 3 opportunities to take an ERT class over the next few months.... (read more)
Thursday, Jun 27, 2019
"People were bringing children to Jesus so that he would bless them. But the disciples scolded them. When Jesus saw this, he grew angry and said to them, "Allow the children to come to me. Don't forbid them, because God's kingdom belongs to people like these children. I assure you that whoever doesn't welcome God's kingdom like a child will never enter it.' Then he hugged the children and blessed them." Mark 10:13-16
2,081 children held in detent... (read more)
Friday, Jun 21, 2019
On June 8, 526 students graduated from Africa University, including two youth from the Kamina Children's Home, Chantal and Claudia. Most of the students are first-generation college graduates, and 54.6 percent are women. The university has a current full-time enrollment of 1,800 students, a 97 percent graduation rate and more than 9,000 alumni as of June 2019. More than 90 percent of Africa University's graduates have remained on the continent of Africa. Read M... (read more)