United Methodist News Service Headlineshttp://umns.umc.org/en-usCopyright 2009Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:23:07 PSThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssKinteraSphere Syndicator120Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Live.comCommentary: Race still matters after Obama’s electionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/DgBaLcSUHts/content3.aspxSuperintendent relates hope to struggle, courage, faith and wisdom.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/DgBaLcSUHts" height="1" width="1"/>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7662577C. Anthony Hunt*Commentary: Race matters a year after Obama’s electionCopyright 2009http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072519&ct=7662577Superintendent relates hope to struggle, courage, faith and wisdom _parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_440_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_440_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_440_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7662577Soccer player’s new goal: End malariahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/OKuDpfxlcCI/content3.aspxUnited Methodists part of initiative to eliminate disease in Africa.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/OKuDpfxlcCI" height="1" width="1"/>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7660397Linda BloomSoccer player’s new goal: End malaria, Nothing But NetsCopyright 2009United Methodists part of initiative to eliminate disease in Africa._parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_438_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_438_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_438_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7660397Veterans support troops in airport ministryhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/ms1TJS2LUvY/content3.aspxChurch volunteers say thank you to soldiers coming home, going overseas.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/ms1TJS2LUvY" height="1" width="1"/>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7660291By Henri GilesVeterans support troops in airport ministryCopyright 2009http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2433457&ct=7660291Church volunteers say thank you to soldiers coming home, going overseas. _parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_439_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_439_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_439_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7660291U.S. bishops prepare to tighten belts with salary cuthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/ijtxE8ddbA4/content3.aspxChurch leaders say rolling back their own wages "is a great opportunity to be in solidarity with a lot of our churches."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/ijtxE8ddbA4" height="1" width="1"/>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7659367Kathy GilbertU.S. bishops prepare to tighten belts with salary cutCopyright 2009Church leaders say rolling back their own wages “is a great opportunity to be in solidarity with a lot of our churches.” http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=7659367_parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_437_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_437_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_437_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7659367Connectional Table OKs new plan to study churchhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/Vczbi3m4XCw/content3.aspxGuaranteed appointments, size of church agencies among areas under consideration.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/Vczbi3m4XCw" height="1" width="1"/>Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7658283J. Richard PeckConnectional Table OKs new plan to study churchCopyright 2009Guaranteed appointments, size of church agencies among areas under consideration.http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=1752979&ct=7658283_parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_436_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_436_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_436_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7658283New York sailors carry historic book of devotionshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/q3YVhrQnuhw/content3.aspx“Strength for Service to God and Country” given to crew aboard USS New York.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/q3YVhrQnuhw" height="1" width="1"/>Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7657973J. Richard PeckNew York sailors carry historic book of devotionsCopyright 2009“Strength for Service to God and Country” given to crew aboard USS New York.http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=7657585_parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_435_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_435_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_435_SWISH.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7657973United Methodists help commission USS New Yorkhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/C3YUbacAKjc/content3.aspxChaplain says new ship is evidence “that those who seek to destroy will never overcome those who work together for good.”<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/C3YUbacAKjc" height="1" width="1"/>Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7657585Linda BloomUnited Methodists help commission USS New YorkCopyright 2009New York sailors carry book of devotionshttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072519&ct=7657973printprinthttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=7654773USS New York becomes symbol of healingChaplain says new ship is evidence “that those who seek to destroy will never overcome those who work together for good.”http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=7657585_parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_434_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_434_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_434_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7657585Churches reach out in response to Fort Hood shootingshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/DfIu5HVxP0U/content3.aspxBishop asks for special prayers at Sunday services.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/DfIu5HVxP0U" height="1" width="1"/>Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7654859Barbara Dunlap-BergChurches reach out in response to Fort Hood shootingsCopyright 2009Bishop asks for special prayers at Sunday services.http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072519&ct=7654859_parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_433_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_433_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_433_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7654859USS New York becomes symbol of healinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/nAoM-IHM4ks/content3.aspxUnited Methodist chaplain touched by stories of visitors.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/nAoM-IHM4ks" height="1" width="1"/>Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7654773By Linda BloomCUSS New York becomes symbol of healingCopyright 2009_parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_432_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_432_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_432_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7654773Bishops seek younger church membership by 2019http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/ugHLThmVdh4/content3.aspxPlan calls for lowering average age to 47.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/ugHLThmVdh4" height="1" width="1"/>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7650221Kathy L. GilbertBishops seek younger church membership by 2019, Council of BishopsCopyright 2009Plan calls for lowering average age to 47. _parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_430_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_430_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_430_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7650221Congolese president visits Africa Universityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/VpaK8QYVgmA/content3.aspxJoseph Kabila says his nation is on road to recovery.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/VpaK8QYVgmA" height="1" width="1"/>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7649909Sharai NondoCongolese president visits Africa UniversityCopyright 2009Joseph Kabila says his nation is on road to recovery._parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_431_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_431_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_431_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7649909Goodpaster, Wenner win election to lead bishopshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/pYHpQfN6Y4A/content3.aspxThe new officers will take over as president and president-elect next May.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/pYHpQfN6Y4A" height="1" width="1"/>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7636729Kathy L. GilbertGoodpaster, Wenner win election to lead bishopsCopyright 2009http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=1752979&ct=7636729New officers – one from the United States and the other from Germany – will take over as president and president-elect next May._parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_429_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_429_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_429_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7636729United Methodists hold line on gay issueshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/lxIt08cDy5o/content3.aspxDenomination stands firm amid shifts in mainline Protestantism.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/lxIt08cDy5o" height="1" width="1"/>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7633203By Linda BloomUnited Methodists hold line on gay issues, Rev. Greg DellCopyright 2009printhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=7630067Judicial Council voids sexuality statementhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072519&ct=7633203Denomination stands firm amid shifts in mainline Protestantism._parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_427_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_427_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_427_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7633203Bishops’ letter pledges to protect God’s creationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/CzoKdcmUv08/content3.aspxPoverty, violence and environmental damage are connected, church leaders say.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/CzoKdcmUv08" height="1" width="1"/>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7632035Kathy L. GilbertBishops’ letter pledges to protect God’s creationCopyright 2009Poverty, violence and environmental damage are connected, church leaders say.http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072519&ct=7632035_parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_428_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_428_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_428_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7632035United Methodist bishops urged to do soul checkhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~3/LSDHkh-YlL8/content3.aspxSteering committee recommends churchwide evaluation.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/umnsheadlines/~4/LSDHkh-YlL8" height="1" width="1"/>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PSThttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7630865Kathy L. GilbertCopyright 2009Steering committee recommends churchwide evaluation.http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072519&ct=7630865_parenthttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_426_HOME.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_426_SWISHEY.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/atf/cf/{DB6A45E4-C446-4248-82C8-E131B6424741}/UMNS09_426_FEATURE.JPGhttp://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2789393&ct=7630865