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New staff member takes young people’s ministries to next level

By J.A. Buchholz | Aug. 18, 2010 {1210} Dave Sippel has seen ministry with young people from a variety of angles during his 17 years of experience. Now, he’s bringing what he has learned to his new job helping young people and workers in the ministry grow and connect. full story

Retired pastor helps seniors make transition to new life

By J.A. Buchholz | Aug. 16, 2010 {1209} Downsizing living spaces and possessions — with all their associated memories — can be difficult and overwhelming for many seniors and their families. The Rev. Ann Hutchens tries to make the process a little easier for everyone. full story

Foundation names new president

By Suzanne McGovern | Aug. 15, 2010 {1208}    LAKELAND — The Florida United Methodist Foundation has named the Rev. Wee-Li Tan its new president effective this fall. full story

Summer camp gives kids, counselors time to ‘rethink’

By Derek Maul | Aug. 10, 2010 {1207} This year’s Florida Conference summer camps are helping thousands of kids and counselors rethink not only how they spend their summers, but live their lives. full story

United Methodist aid worker killed in Afghanistan

By Linda Bloom | Aug. 9, 2010 {1206} NOTE: This article was produced and distributed Aug. 9 by United Methodist News Service. Daniel Terry, a United Methodist layman who spent 40 years working in Afghanistan with those most in need, was among 10 aid workers killed Aug. 5 in a remote northeast section of the country. full story

Church prison ministry helps former inmates reconnect

By Jenna De Marco | Aug. 9, 2010 {1205} Organizers of a start-up prison ministry hope to fill a critical gap — supporting the needs of ex-offenders re-entering society in Central Florida. full story

Leaders firm up plans for prison ministry

By Jenna De Marco | Aug. 5, 2010 {1204} Nancy Vallario’s work as a deputy warden gave her a first-hand awareness of the spiritual needs of prisoners. That kind of knowledge, and the passion Vallario brings with it, are helping the conference ramp up efforts for multifaceted prison ministry. full story

Conference creates oversight groups to strengthen connection

By J.A. Buchholz | Aug. 5, 2010 {1203} LAKELAND — Florida United Methodists attending their annual business session in June approved the creation of two new groups designed to help conference ministries function “as one.” full story