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CW39
April 19, 2018
HOUSTON — We can't confirm whether all dogs go to heaven, but any pet can experience a blessed life here on Earth. On Saturday, the Bellaire United Methodist Church is hosting its eighth annual Blessing of the Animals event from 10 a.m. until noon. It's a fun, family and pet-friendly event, the public andÃâà...
Lima Ohio
April 19, 2018
LIMA — Westside United Methodist Church is holding a free community breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at Westside United Methodist Church, 604 Gloria Drive, Lima. Volunteers from the “I Can Ministries” will also be in attendance. The public is welcome.
Memphis Business Journal
April 19, 2018
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has promoted one of its own, and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is expanding again. On May 1, senior equity assurance administrator Dustin Fulton will begin a new role as associate director of student affairs for conduct and communityÃâà...
The Spokesman-Review
April 19, 2018
There are two opportunities to sample Japanese cuisine this weekend, the annual Sukiyaki Dinner at Highland Park United Methodist Church and the Teriyaki Fest Spring Food Festival at the Spokane Buddhist Temple. The church's 69th annual dinner will be served from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at theÃâà...
The Daily Star-Journal
April 19, 2018
We appeared at The First Methodist Church in Warrensburg on the first Sunday having planned to present ourselves for membership when the invitation hymn was sung. There was a closing hymn but no invitation. We went to the alter anyway, were accepted and put to work immediately. This was aÃâà...
Quad City Times
April 17, 2018
Twice yearly, the Riverside United Methodist Church holds fundraisers for its outreach programs. A spring wardrobe rummage sale will be 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Life Center location at 2420 41st St., Moline. The Wardrobe, which is next door, will be open both days from 8 a.m. until 3Ãâà...
THE BLOUNT COUNTIAN
April 11, 2018
Blountsville United Methodist Church celebrates 200 years. By The Blount Countian Staff | on April 11, 2018. by Ron Gholson. You must be an online subscriber to view this story - Please login below or purchase a subscription. The full version of this story will be available to all readers after 1 week. Full versions of newsÃâà...
The Advocate
April 11, 2018
At sunrise Easter Sunday, three United Methodist churches held an Easter sunrise worship service around the outdoor cross on the "Spillman" property on La. 421, in Rogillioville. While fog never let the sun through, congregations from Concord United Methodist and New Hope United Methodist Churches,Ãâà...
Fort Bend Herald
April 11, 2018
“This is an important step forward for our Childbirth Center because it demonstrates that we have the experienced, knowledgeable staff, infrastructure and protocols to care for babies who need additional treatment and support after birth,” said Janet Leatherwood, Chief Nursing Officer at Houston MethodistÃâà...
The Southeast Sun
April 11, 2018
Anne Pardon, left, and Charlotte Fuller were two volunteers that were available throughout Holy Week to pray for anyone who wanted it. "It's been a blessing for us as well," Pardon said. In Story House Ad. Posted: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 11:21 am | Updated: 11:46 am, Wed Apr 11, 2018. Methodist Church holds firstÃâà...
The Randolph County Herald-Tribune
April 11, 2018
In spite of the cold, rainy weather, children at the First United Methodist Church in Chester still had the opportunity to enjoy their annual Easter Morning Easter egg hunt. The event was moved indoors due to the weather, but the children didn't seem to mind a bit. The egg hunt took place Easter morning afterÃâà...
The Tennessean
April 10, 2018
You've likely noticed. Excavation has started on Dickson First United Methodist Church's downtown Christian Life Center. The center will be located on the church's north side in the former North Main Street parking lot site — ”former” being the keyword as MAC Excavating, of Vanleer, clears away asphaltÃâà...
KIIITV.com
April 10, 2018
YWCA hosts Equal Pay Day luncheon at First United Methodist Church. Cicala offered tips on negotiating like knowing your value and realizing that your ... It was held at the First United Methodist Church in Corpus Christi. The sanctuary was filled with empowering women in all types of occupations.
Indianapolis Business Journal
April 8, 2018
Next will come the unveiling of its new master plan for the Methodist campus. The goal is to begin construction and renovation within a few years. During that time, University Hospital will continue to operate. When the consolidation at Methodist is complete, patients, doctors and staff will move into their newÃâà...
WatertownDailyTimes.com
April 2, 2018
Bethany United Methodist Church, 214 W. Lynde St., Watertown, will host a “white elephant sale” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. Included will be household and holiday items, toys, sporting goods and miscellaneous items. There will be no clothing for sale. But there will be a fine selection ofÃâà...
Parkersburg News
April 2, 2018
MARIETTA — In less than five minutes, the hard work put in by nearly 20 volunteers with the Tunnel United Methodist Church to load candy into and tape shut 3,000 plastic Easter eggs was completely undone. But if those volunteers could be paid in squeals of delight and chocolate-smeared faces, they'dÃâà...
WICZ
April 2, 2018
Churchgoers at Tabernacle United Methodist church celebrated Easter with tulips at the altar and a special message. Just like Jesus did on this holy day, Reverend Benham asked parishioners to rise - to speak up and not be afraid. “I do need to be seen,I need to go to the march, I need to go write a letter toÃâà...
WKOW
April 2, 2018
MADISON (WKOW) -- For more than 30 years, First United Methodist Church in Madison has welcomed hundreds of people in for an Easter meal. The church served more than 400 people Sunday afternoon. The Director of Hope's Home Ministries, Karen Andro, says over the years, people who were onceÃâà...
WV News
April 1, 2018
WESTON — Broad Street United Methodist Church officials and members don't just work within the church walls; they endeavor to bring people in the community into their family, even if just for a day. The Rev. Richard Justice said when he came to the Weston church eight years ago, members told him thatÃâà...
U.S. News & World Report
March 30, 2018
The United Methodist Church had allowed a gay bishop to preach and equally affirmed "the sacredness of the life and well-being of the mother and the unborn child" in regard to abortion. The United Methodist-rooted Claremont School of Theology has also opened up clerical training to Muslims and Jews,Ãâà...
Journal & Topics Newspapers Online
March 30, 2018
First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines will host its free, annual Kids' Easter Party from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31. Children of any age from throughout the community, and their parents, are invited for treats, crafts, an Easter story and egg hunt. Crafts will include egg and cupcake decoratingÃâà...
NPR
March 30, 2018
That's what's happening at a Methodist summer resort in Michigan. There are Methodist camps and associations all across the country, but this one says only practicing Christians can buy property there. Morgan Springer of Interlochen Public Radio has the story. MORGAN SPRINGER, BYLINE: Bay ViewÃâà...
GetReligion (blog)
March 23, 2018
During my decades on the religion beat, it's safe to say that I have met very few preachers – people whose work requires solid pulpit skills – who were lousy when it came time to crafting one-liners and soundbites. If you want good quotes, preachers are safe bets. However, the leaders of major religiousÃâà...
Center Post Dispatch
March 23, 2018
CENTER– Creative uses of leftover Easter eggs will be the topic of the first “Cooking With Our Neighbor” event sponsored by the Center United Methodist Church on April 5 at 5 p.m. and continuing the first Thursday of each month. April's theme is “Eggactly” and will cover anything using eggs. There may beÃâà...
Chicago Tribune
March 23, 2018
One of the first impressions one gains when walking by the remains of the one-time City Methodist Church in downtown Gary is that the structure has been heavily vandalized and tagged with graffiti. Yet an official with the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago suggested that the city, in its efforts to turnÃâà...
WMC Action News 5
March 23, 2018
An average of 200 patients come through the doors of Methodist South in search of help every day. "We get to know them, and they become like family. And especially out in the Whitehaven community--people call Methodist South their hospital," Brandon Bougard, director of emergency services, said.
Beckley Register-Herald
March 23, 2018
All are welcome to experience a 20-minute guided tour of the Passion, titled “A Journey to the Cross,” at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in White Sulphur Springs next week. Between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, a guide will lead worshipers through the stations of the cross,Ãâà...
Herald and News
March 22, 2018
The problem is that ongoing battles among United Methodists have demonstrated that any realistic unity plan has to address this global church's doctrinal fractures, said the Rev. Thomas Lambrecht, vice president of the conservative Good News organization. He is a member of the Commission on a WayÃâà...
Sentinel & Enterprise
March 22, 2018
LEOMINSTER -- The Leominster United Methodist Church invites the public to special times of worship during the week before Easter as the parish reflects on the last days of Jesus' life on Earth. The week begins with Palm Sunday worship on March 25, at 10:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday is March 29,Ãâà...
Claremore Daily Progress
March 22, 2018
Violinist James Ruggles will perform with piano accompaniment at “Ruggles Recital” 2 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church in Claremore. “We're very excited to be welcoming James to First United Methodist,” said Linda Pollock, director of music, FUMC. “He's an extremely talentedÃâà...
The Columbus Dispatch
March 20, 2018
Reverend David Meredith (L) sings with the choir while standing next to his spouse Jim Schlachter during their wedding ceremony at the Broad Street United Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio on May 7, 2016. The Church, where Meredith is a Pastor, was supportive of their union despite the negativeÃâà...
MyStatesman.com
March 15, 2018
Since 1929, Wesley United Methodist Church has stood like a beacon on the corner of San Bernard and Hackberry streets in the Sugar Hill district of East ... Freedmen's Bureau in the basement of the Tenth Street Methodist Church — where whites worshipped upstairs — its shared Methodist roots in AustinÃâà...
North Country Now
March 15, 2018
POTSDAM -- The Dotys Duo will perform Saturday, March 17, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Potsdam United Methodist Church, 26 Main St., as part of the Cabin Fever Concert Series. Liesl and Karl Doty comprise the duo, performing bass and violin duets which blend genres and influences ranging from jazz,Ãâà...
Toledo Blade
March 15, 2018
The Red Cross and WTOL-TV will host a blood drive from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 23 at Maumee United Methodist Church on Sackett Street. All blood types are needed. Donors with types O, A negative and B negative blood are encouraged to give a concentrated dose of red blood cells. To donate, callÃâà...
The Daily Star-Journal
March 15, 2018
Led by Senior Pastor Louie Lowe, Warrensburg First United Methodist Church is a warm-hearted, Christ-centered, Biblically rooted, growing congregation that is progressively passionate about following Christ, and committed to sharing the unchanging love of God within an ever-changing world.
Plattsburgh Press Republican
March 15, 2018
TICONDEROGA — Holy Week starts the week of March 25 at the Ticonderoga First United Methodist Church, 1045 Wicker St. (Route 9N) in Ticonderoga. It will be a culmination of the Lenten season as observed in Christian churches throughout the world. Starting with the Palm Sunday service March 25,Ãâà...
Billings Gazette
March 15, 2018
AJ Bush, a pastor, chaplain, facilitator and community organizer from Wyoming currently serving the people of First United Methodist Church in Gillette, and Samantha Gupta, an interfaith chaplain, community psychologist and doctoral candidate from Los Angeles who serves the people of Throop UnitarianÃâà...
Herald-Mail Media
March 14, 2018
Williamsport United Methodist Church, 25 E. Church St., recently held its sixth annual chili cook-off. The winners were Jeanni Moyer, first place; church youth group The Spot, second place; and the team of Pastor Susan and Ray Robles, third place. The church also hosts a free community Shepherd's TableÃâà...
HuffPost
March 13, 2018
“The pain doled out by The United Methodist Church must stop,” the fired pastor says of the large religious denomination. By Carol Kuruvilla. Courtesy ... Anna Golladay, who terms herself a “cradle United Methodist,” lost her job as a licensed local pastor in Tennessee for officiating at a lesbian wedding.
Rexburg Standard Journal
March 11, 2018
ASHTON — With a roof over their heads that is leaking more every day, members of the Ashton Community United Methodist Church plan to “raise the ... On Thursday, March 15, the Methodists will commemorate St. Patrick's Day with a traditional corned beef and cabbage supper from 5-7 p.m. The public isÃâà...
Aitkin Independent Age
March 11, 2018
Cathy MacDonald and Beth Kuiken check the Irish stew for the United Methodist Church's upcoming Irish stew dinner. SSI-BigAd & MOB Follow Your Angel 300x 250. Posted: Sunday, March 11, 2018 5:00 am. Dinner at United Methodist 0 comments. United Methodist Church's upcoming Irish stew dinner will be held fromÃâà...
6abc.com
March 10, 2018
Meredith has led the congregation at Clifton United Methodist Church in Cincinnati as an openly gay man since 2012. The Methodist Church pledged to welcome "all persons, regardless of sexual orientation" more than a decade earlier. Despite that pledge, the church's "Book of Discipline," a document thatÃâà...
ABC News
March 10, 2018
An openly-gay Methodist minister is waiting to learn his fate from a board of church leaders who may ultimately send his case to a church trial that could strip him of his ministry for marrying his longtime partner. The United Methodist Church's North Central Jurisdictional Committee on Appeals met Friday asÃâà...
WRTV Indianapolis
March 9, 2018
David Meredith has served as the pastor of the Clifton United Methodist Church in Cincinnati as an openly gay man since 2012. More than a decade prior, in October 1998, the church became a so-called “reconciling congregation” that welcomes “all persons, regardless of sexual orientation,” according toÃâà...
Statesman Journal
March 8, 2018
More than a century ago, residents gathered with one foot in the past and the other in the future with the dedication of a new church in North Salem. On June 15-16, 1912, the Jason Lee United Methodist Church was dedicated. The opening day's events, focused on Salem-area pioneers, the provisionalÃâà...
Lima Ohio
March 7, 2018
Lima Area Flute Choir, 3 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 301 W. Market St., Lima. ... LIMA — The third concert of the 2017-2018 Ronald W. Richards Music Series will be held at 3 p.m. March 18, when the Lima Area Flute Choir takes the stage at Trinity United Methodist Church, 301 W. Market St.,Ãâà...
The Advocate
March 7, 2018
Jackson United Methodist Church celebrated Scout Sunday on Feb. 25. The Boy Scouts of America marks Scouting Anniversary Day on Feb. 8. Many troops pick a Sunday in February to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. Kevin Tomb and Kevin Rome, Scout leaders of BoyÃâà...
Arizona Daily Star
March 7, 2018
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway, will host a “Christian Seder Dinner” 6 p.m. Thursday, March 29. The Passover meal will be held on Maundy Thursday in advance of Easter. Tickets are $15 or free for children 10 and younger or widows and widowers 80 and older. Tickets must beÃâà...
WTVC
March 6, 2018
The rules on officiating a gay wedding and having openly gay clergy are explicitly written out in the Methodist Book of Discipline, a book that Golladay refers to as the "do's and don'ts of Methodist faith." When it comes to making changes in this book, Reverend Randy Martin says it is possible. Rev. Martin says, "It couldÃâà...
Newsbug.info
March 6, 2018
A special event, entitled simply “A Night of Hope,” will take place at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Rensselaer. Sponsored by several local churches and ministries, the event will consist of several things including praise-and-worship music, prayer, devotions and an opportunity to fellowship withÃâà...
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