Holy conferencing is part of our Methodist heritage
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The blessing and wisdom of being connected
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Volume 158 No. 10 5/18/2012
May 18 UM ReporterFocus turns toward Annual Conference in Athens
Now that General Conference in Tampa has come to a close, North Georgia United Methodists turn their full attention to next month’s Annual Conference in Athens.NG delegation reflects on General Conference
The meetings, debates, negotiations, cajoling, and balloting went on for 10 days in Tampa. And as the dust was settling on the 2012 General Conference, various participants were still seeking to grasp the long-term significance.Bishop Watson keeps calm while presiding over a stormy debate
Bishop Watson was called upon to preside over the May 2 morning session as it tackled the hotly-contested issue of restructuring the church.
It is more than polity and policy and procedure
There were many memorable moments from the recent General Conference in Tampa, but one in particular stands out.Bright Idea:'Duluth's Hugs for Soldiers' supports troops and families
Since 2003, Duluth UMC has been caring for deployed troops through its ministry Hugs for Soldiers.It started when church member Angie Doerlich visited with the local Army Recruiting Office to see what the church could do to support soldiers serving overseas.
News, notes and anecdotes from across the conference
VitalSigns is a new weekly dashboard ministry of the United Methodist Church, designed to keep track of the following information about UM congregations: total worship attendance; number of new members and baptisms; how many persons actively engaged in small groups; local, national and international missions and outreach; numbers of people served by your congregation; amount given to other charities, and total offerings.Week of May 27: There is only one way to the Father - through Jesus the son
There have been times that I have been lost while driving in unfamiliar places. I knew my destination but I just did not know how to get there. That’s why I am so grateful for global positioning systems, better known as GPS. The device provides accurate directions that guide me to my destination.Week of June 3: God's call to treat people with fairness, consideration and mercy
These nine verses are filled with practical guidance of how God’s people are to make a stand against injustice or partiality, whether dealing with a family member or personal enemy. This passage is part of a larger set of instructions referred to in Exodus 24:7 as Book of the Covenant.Recent Editions