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e-Review archive
February 2006
Opportunities — Feb. 2, 2006 {0435}
| Opportunities — Feb. 2, 2006 {0435} |
Feb. 2, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0435}
An e-Review News Item
n United Methodist Men holds 30th annual couples retreats
n Credit union offers scholarships
n Native American retreat offers training for all
n Frazer conference teaches how to empower laity
n Mission teams heads to Biloxi, Miss., for hurricane recovery work
n New SEJ event focus on environment awareness training
n General Board of Church and Society offers scholarships for event
n United Methodist General Conference to be held in Richmond, Va. in 2012
n Asbury Theological Seminary announces new degrees
n Church and Community Workers ministry seeks new employees
n Society of St. Andrew seeks new employees full story
| Palm Beach Gardens pastor surrenders credentials
Health team provides education to Angolan citizens
| Health team provides education to Angolan citizens |
Feb. 3, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0437}
An e-Review Feature
By Jenna De Marco**
Basic health care that many Americans might take for granted is still years from arriving in Angola, a third-world country ravaged by a modern-day civil war.
A team of three women from Brazil traveled to Angola last November to change that and begin providing health education to some of that country's citizens. The trip was part of a partnership that began in 2003 between the Florida Conference and the East Angola Conference of The United Methodist Church. full story
| March trip to Angola intended to improve communications
Living out the vision Jesus gave us!
| Living out the vision Jesus gave us! |
Feb. 8, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0439}
NOTE: A headshot of Taylor is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Commentary
By Rev. Kendall Taylor
The heart of the Florida Conference vision is making and nurturing disciples. In many ways it is being articulated in the lives of faithful Christians all over the state.
It is a good thing to stop from time to time to recognize and thank those who do it well. It is a reminder to the rest of us of what we, too, are called by Jesus to do. full story
| Work teams still needed in Florida after hurricanes
| Work teams still needed in Florida after hurricanes |
Feb. 10, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0440}
An e-Review Feature
By Nancy E. Johnson**
Communities throughout South Florida are still struggling to rebuild after being battered and bruised by the multiple hurricanes that have hit state, and with another hurricane season just four months away, the need to repair damaged homes has become even more urgent. full story
| District mission teams find Mississippi still in shambles
| District mission teams find Mississippi still in shambles |
Feb. 15, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0441}
An e-Review Feature
By Nancy E. Johnson**
Six months after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, many communities are still in ruins. The North East District of the Florida Conference is making the rebuilding of homes and lives in those areas one of its missions. full story
| New director takes helm of conference human resources
| New director takes helm of conference human resources |
Feb. 17, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0442}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The Florida Conference has a new director of human resources and benefits.
Wendy McCoy assumed the position Jan. 3 and will act as the conference benefits and health insurance liaison for clergy and laity. full story
| Conference Table to study nuts and bolts of campus ministries
| Conference Table to study nuts and bolts of campus ministries |
Feb. 17, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0443}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
Local United Methodist churches can plant the seed for a relationship with Jesus Christ in the hearts and minds of young adults, but the college campus also offers a significant opportunity to meet that discipleship goal.
How to do that and other issues related to meeting the spiritual needs of students on today's college campuses will be the topic of discussion at the 13th Conference Table Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at University Carillon United Methodist Church in Oviedo. All clergy and laity are invited to attend the session, titled "Reaching the Collegiate Community." full story
| Conference Table participants wrestle with conflict
| Conference Table participants wrestle with conflict |
Feb. 17, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0444}
NOTE: To submit a comment related to conflict in the church — strategies for dealing with conflict, causes of conflict, challenges — click here. To view reader comments click here.
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
TAMPA — Conflict. It's a word many people, especially within the church, try to avoid, but the Florida Conference's 12th Conference Table Feb. 1 addressed it head on.
A group of about 80 people gathered at Hyde Park United Methodist Church, with another 136 people participating in real time via an Internet webcast, to tackle dealing with conflict in the church. full story
| Opportunities — Feb. 19, 2006 {0445}
| Opportunities — Feb. 19, 2006 {0445} |
Feb. 19, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0445}
An e-Review News Item
n Lay Speaking classes offered in South Central District
n Conference offers next round of coaches training
n Training for early disaster responders set for March
n Tampa United Methodist Centers announces annual Wonder Walk
n Children invited to 'lend a hand' at weeklong Tallahassee event
n Churches can make difference through One Great Hour of Sharing offering
n SOUL Fiesta offers help for lay and clergy leaders
n Confirmation weekends held at Lake Junaluska
n New welcoming ministry resources now available
n Wesley Theological Seminary accepts applications for emerging church programs
n Research study on music and worship now underway
n Singles Memorial Day adventure set in Blue Ridge Mountains full story
| Camp and retreat ministry gets overhaul with 'master plan'
| Camp and retreat ministry gets overhaul with 'master plan' |
Feb. 24, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0446}
An e-Review Feature
By John M. De Marco**
The Florida Conference Camp and Retreat Ministry is undergoing a major overhaul guided by what staff and board members are calling the master plan, which will be presented during the "Witness With Power" 2006 Florida Annual Conference Event June 1-3.
The goal of the plan is to help the ministry become more intentional about equipping churches to utilize its facilities for a deeper walk with Christ. full story
| New program director helps camp and retreat ministry offer more
NOMADs get 'Renovate a Room' campaign underway at LEC
Division of Ministry shifts focus, gets new name
| Division of Ministry shifts focus, gets new name |
Feb. 24, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0449}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — With changes in staff responsibilities at the Florida Conference Center, the conference's Division of Ministry is setting a new course, one that includes developing a healthy clergy culture within the conference. full story
| Notices — Feb. 26, 2006 {0450}
| Notices — Feb. 26, 2006 {0450} |
Feb. 26, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0450}
An e-Review News Item
n Board of Lay Ministry seeks candidates for open positions
n Annual conference housing information to be mailed soon
n Cuba/Florida Covenant has new Web site full story
| Transformation directors says inroads made but more to do
| Transformation directors says inroads made but more to do |
Feb. 28, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0451}
An e-Review Feature
By John M. De Marco**
Now a few years into the Natural Church Development (NCD) process and a few months short of retirement, the Rev. Kendall Taylor points to some successes and acknowledges the delta between the way things are and the way he and his leadership team envisions they could be. full story
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