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e-Review archive
September 2006
Conference Table models way to discuss controversial issues
| Conference Table models way to discuss controversial issues |
Sept. 7, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0541}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — As United Methodists we don’t have to agree on every subject, but we should respectfully agree to disagree without degrading each other.
That’s the rationale behind the upcoming Conference Table on Christian Conferencing Sept. 23. full story
| Florida United Methodists say there’s still damage, but also hope along Gulf Coast
| Florida United Methodists say there’s still damage, but also hope along Gulf Coast |
Sept. 8, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0542}
An e-Review Feature
By Nancy E. Johnson**
It seemed as though time stopped last August 29. Hurricane Katrina blew through the Gulf Coast region, destroying thousands of homes and businesses. One year later, it seems little has changed.
“It blew us away. You could drive for miles, and it looked like the hurricane just hit a month ago,” said Gary Tiller, who traveled to the region in June with Beach United Methodist Church in Jacksonville Beach. full story
| Curtain goes up for church drama camp
| Curtain goes up for church drama camp |
Sept. 10, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0543}
An e-Review Feature
By Jenna De Marco**
Organizers and participants of Swaim Memorial United Methodist Church’s Velvet Curtain drama camp learned a lot this summer about being able to improvise when necessary. full story
| Former Clinton staffer reflects on spiritual journey, Cuba’s struggles, working for a president
Conference rolls out property survey, launches new database
| Conference rolls out property survey, launches new database |
Sept. 13, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0545}
An e-Review Feature
By John Michael De Marco**
The Florida Conference’s participation in a new national database will enable conference churches to have more input and control over their property insurance coverage, potentially leading to cost savings and more accurate policies. That’s the hope and goal of the conference’s risk management office. full story
| Opportunities — Sept. 15, 2006 {0547}
| Opportunities — Sept. 15, 2006 {0547} |
Sept. 15, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0547}
An e-Review News Item
n Clergy, laity invited to Conference Table on Christian Conferencing
n Retreat looks at spiritual formation process in local church
n Tampa church offers U2CHARIST
n World Communion Sunday offerings provide scholarship funds
n School of Ministry emphasizes sharing faith in changing world
n Christian Educators Fellowship conference focuses on “loving the sojourner”
n Seminar provides resources for digital storytellers
n Candler holds conference on faith, politics and policy
n Gammon Theological Seminary celebrates 122nd founders’ day and 66th Thirkield-Jones lecture series
n Spiritual transformation retreat helps people reconnect with themselves, God
n “End the Silence: Voices from the Holy Land” conference held in Kansas City
n Resource connects church members to ministries for best fit
n 2006 Reformation Day celebration at Emory
n Choir music weekend scheduled for small and medium church choirs
n Conflict seminar introduces churches to Biblical principles of reconciliation
n Exploration 2006 focuses on youth, young adults experiencing call to ministry
n Survey to help assess ‘State of Church’ for United Methodists full story
| In Brief — Sept. 15, 2006 {0548}
| In Brief — Sept. 15, 2006 {0548} |
Sept. 15, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0548}
An e-Review News Item
Children’s summit focuses on legislative agenda
By Jenna De Marco**
United Methodists will be among attendees at the Florida Children’s Summit Oct. 6 at the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center. full story
| Retired Florida Conference pastor uses media to spread word in Lithuania
CREW tackles flooding from Ernesto on top of Wilma relief
After years in jail himself, United Methodist ministers to work release inmates
College student finds life-changing experience in UMVIM mission to Venezuela
| College student finds life-changing experience in UMVIM mission to Venezuela |
Sept. 27, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0552}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
Jesus said there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for a friend. Sarah Campbell, a United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) Single Volunteer and a Stetson University college student, spent the summer in Venezuela laying down a portion of her life and making chamos: the Venezuelan slang word for friend. full story
| United Methodists celebrate growth of Haitian church from Miami to California
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