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Finance agency proposes reductions in the Episcopal Fund
November 18th, 2011
A UMNS report by Heather Hahn* The General Council on Finance and Administration will recommend a 2013-16 budget of more than $90 million to support the denomination’s 157 active and retired bishops, a decrease of $4 million from the 2009-2012 budget. The Episcopal Fund, one of seven apportioned funds, supports the salaries, housing, travel… … read more
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Panel urges church to be more global
September 28th, 2011
Photo: Bishop Scott Jones By Heather Hahn The time has come for The United Methodist Church to get serious about its global nature and be less U.S.-centric, says an international panel of United Methodist leaders. “We are really hoping to shape the hearts and minds of the church,” said Bishop Scott J. Jones, chair of … … read more
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United Methodist Church stars in Christmas special
December 20th, 2010
By Linda BloomPhoto: A camera operator lines up shots of lessons and carols during a pre-broadcast rehearsal for the CBS Christmas Eve special at the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew, United Methodist, in New York. UMNS photo by John C. Goodwin.NEW YORK (UMNS) –– When members of the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew, United Methodist, … … read more
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2011 Upper Room Disciplines
October 21st, 2010
The General Commission on United Methodist Men has made arrangements with the Upper Room to be able to offer The Upper Room Disciplines 2011: A Book of Daily Devotions directly to our constituents. To order The Upper Room Disciplines 2011 please contact our staff at 866.297.4312 or gcumm@gcumm.org. Price $12.00 each (S&H included) Book Details Paperback 384 pages… … read more