News and Events Theme Pages
"News theme pages" focus on Global Ministries-related news and events topics. Theme pages for annual events like Advent/Christmas, Special Sundays, and World AIDS Day are under "Resources."
General Conference
Legislation, news, and resources in preparation of the next General Conference in Fort Worth, Texas; April 23-May 2, 2008.
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Kenya
Hundreds of thousands still suffer in the aftermath of the December 27 re-election of President Mwai Kibaki.
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Mission Initiatives
News and features about the geographically-based Mission Initiatives of Global Ministries.
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Global Ministries Board Meetings
Stories, photos, and documents from the meetings of the General Board of Global Ministries and the Women's Division at the Stamford Marriot Hotel, Stamford, Connecticut.
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Hurricane Katrina Recovery
Global Ministries' page dedicated to rebuilding and recovery after the worst hurricane disaster in the US this century. Find news, statements, and how to help links.
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School of Congregational Development
The United Methodist School of Congregational Development is an annual event aimed at helping annual conferences and congregations "grow the church" through new congregational starts and the strengthening of existing congregations.
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Middle East
Global Ministries encourages people of faith throughout God's world to be in constant prayer for the Holy Land and for the implementation of serious and effective plans for peaceful resolution of the region's crises.
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Tragedy at Virginia Tech
Stories and resources regarding the Tragedy in Virginia Polytechnic Institute in April, 2007.
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Council of Bishops Meetings
News from meetings of the Council of Bishops, The United Methodist Church.
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Clergywomen's Consultation
The 2006 International Clergywomen's Consultation, meeting in Chicago on August 13-17 marked the 50th anniversary of the official opening of the clergy to women in what is today The United Methodist Church. More than 1,500 participants from around the world took part.
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19th World Methodist Conference, Seoul
The 19th World Methodist Conference is meeting in Seoul, Korea, from July 20-24, 2006. The quadrennial event brings together Methodists from some 80 countries to consider common interests, including theology, mission, ecumenical relations, and world affairs.
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