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  • In Memoriam Tom Hull

    May 7th, 2013

    PLANO, Texas––Thomas Howard Hull Jr. 73, former president of the North Texas Conference UM Men (2001-2004) and former treasurer of the National Association of Conference Presidents (2005-2008), died April 21. “Tom was a great source of grace and love, and always was supportive of men’s ministry and scouting ministry in our … … read more

  • United Methodist Men reduce costs of National Gathering

    February 27th, 2013

    NASHVILLE, Tenn.––It just got less expensive to attend the popular National Gathering of United Methodist Men. The United Methodist Men team has responded to requests for special “commuter prices.”  Commuters who want to attend the July 12-14 gathering at Belmont University may now do so for only $99. That price permits commuters to … … read more

  • In Memoriam ––William Earl (Bud) Sears, III

    January 23rd, 2013

    Bud Sears, 67, of Sugar Hill, Ga., passed away Jan. 20, 2013. Bud was a men’s ministry specialist, president of the North Georgia Conference of UM Men, a graduate of the UM Licensing School for Pastoral Ministry, and director of Lay Speaking Ministries of North Georgia. During the past 38 years, Sears served in various roles at Suwanee First UMC, including … … read more

  • In Memoriam -- Robert Mann

    January 18th, 2013

    Robert Mann, former president of North Central New York UM Men, died Dec. 30, 2012 in Dundee, N.Y., at age 91. Robert served as lay leader of the North Central New York Conference and he was and nicknamed by church colleagues “Mr. Methodist. A decorated Army-Air Force World War II veteran, Robert served as lay leader of the Geneva District (1963-… … read more