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e-Review archive
March 2008
Florida leaders say Castro’s retirement will have little impact on church, covenant
United Methodists explore divestment proposals
| United Methodists explore divestment proposals |
March 5, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0809}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed Jan. 29 by United Methodist News Service.
An e-Review Feature
By Linda Bloom**
FORT WORTH, Texas — Would divestment from companies connected to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land help bring about change in the Middle East? Four United Methodist speakers explored that question during a recent panel discussion on “Divestment, the Middle East and Sudan.” full story
| Volunteers trade time off for job building homes
Church adopts team, but benefits are mutual
| Church adopts team, but benefits are mutual |
March 10, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0811}
An e-Review Feature
By Sarah Alsgaard**
LAKELAND — Cypress Lake United Methodist Church has made it its mission to care for and support the girls basketball team at a local high school. But it’s a connection that gives both ways and a ministry one church member says has stretched members beyond their comfort zones, developing into a “loving relationship of people.” full story
| Two Florida clergywomen say church must have voice in justice issues
South African bishop asks: help transform nation, leaders
| South African bishop asks: help transform nation, leaders |
March 16, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0815}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
The Rev. Peter Storey has a vision for South Africa, and he wants people to know about it. He also wants them to help make it happen. Storey shared that vision and how churches can continue to make a difference in South Africa and the world today during this year’s annual retreat for large-membership churches in Orlando. full story
| Challenge to reach young adults sees some success
| Challenge to reach young adults sees some success |
March 19, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0816}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**, Tita Parham and Steven Skelley**
How to reach young adults — it’s an ongoing topic of discussion among United Methodist churches, considering the majority of United Methodists are 45 and older. And despite concerns over fewer younger adults developing a strong Christian faith, some Florida Conference campus ministries are seeing results from their efforts. full story
| Training helps churches ‘be prepared’
| Training helps churches ‘be prepared’ |
March 20, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0817}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
With this year’s Atlantic hurricane season just around the corner and knowing Florida will eventually face some kind of disaster, Florida Conference United Methodists are preparing to help their neighbors weather whatever crises might hit the state. full story
| Storm recovery continues in Florida
| Storm recovery continues in Florida |
March 21, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0818}
NOTE: This article was produced and distributed Feb. 21 by United Methodist Committee on Relief.
An e-Review Feature
By Susan J. Meister**
Florida Conference United Methodists may be gearing up for the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season, but they are also continuing to help families recover from the storms of 2004 and 2005, especially in South Florida, where thousands of volunteers have been making progress. full story
| Scholarship recipients journey toward ordained ministry
| Scholarship recipients journey toward ordained ministry |
March 18, 2008
United Methodist News Service
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Christopher Deluise opened the doors to the library at Candler School of Theology, his first thought was that "there is a lot of God in here." The second largest theological library in North America, Pitts Theological Library at Candler is among the reasons that Deluise chose to attend the seminary at United Methodist-related Emory University in Atlanta. Now completing his first year at Candler, Deluise, from Orlando, Fla., recounted his journey toward ordained ministry during a March 5 appreciation dinner sponsored by the Office of Loans and Scholarships, United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry. full story
| Retreat ‘saves’ women’s lives
| Retreat ‘saves’ women’s lives |
March 27, 2008 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0819}
NOTE: A headshot of the Rev. Carol Sue Hutchinson is available at http://www.flumc.info/photo_gallery2.shtml.
An e-Review Feature
By Sarah Alsgaard**
FRUITLAND PARK — The strong bond between many of the women who went to the 2008 Florida Conference Women’s Retreat in Fruitland Park March 6-9 literally helped save one woman’s life. For other women attending, the retreat’s renewal and fellowship offered their own lifesaving benefits. full story
| Military chaplaincy: great challenges, great fulfillment
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