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Global Connection
February 2004
 

Church media campaign lays new plans for reaching seekers (Feb. 4, 2004)

United Methodist News Service PITTSBURGH (UMNS) - The United Methodist Church's media campaign has changed the public's perception of the denomination from that of a "generic" church to one that non-churchgoers are interested in attending. full story

Petitions pile up for 2004 General Conference (Feb. 3, 2004)

United Methodist News Service NEW YORK - When United Methodists meet this spring for their quadrennial legislative session, they will have to sort through approximately 1,500 to 1,600 petitions submitted by church agencies, regional conferences and other groups and individuals. full story

United Methodist giving dips slightly, trails U.S. recovery (Feb. 19, 2004)

United Methodist News Service NASHVILLE (UMNS) - Giving during 2003 by United Methodists was down, but only slightly, as contributions lagged behind an improving U.S. economy. full story

United Methodist Women aiming at Staples stores (Feb. 24, 2004)

United Methodist News Service NEW YORK (UMNS) - Members of United Methodist Women are urging the Staples office supply store chain to stock and promote chlorine-free paper. The campaign is part of an ongoing effort to fight environmental toxins that are suspected of causing breast cancer. full story