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Florida Conference begins restructure
By John Michael De Marco | March 19, 2010
Significant structural changes to the Florida Conference will position it to more effectively serve local congregations. That’s according to conference leaders spearheading the moves after 15 months of study. full story


By Jenna De Marco | March 19, 2010
Is The United Methodist Church unwell? That’s a question leaders across the denomination are considering as they examine the health of the denomination and possible changes to its structure. full story



Commentary: Everlasting life
An e-Review commentary by Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker | March 18, 2010
Despite living in a “cultural milieu” that does not seem conducive to a belief in life beyond death, Florida Conference Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker says there is reason to hope for everlasting life. full story





Seville congregation takes church to soccer fields
By Jenna De Marco | March 15, 2010
Changing a seldom-used church baseball field into a community park transformed the community around Trinity United Methodist Church in Seville. It also changed the way church members see themselves in their community. full story


Opportunities
An e-Review News Item | March 12, 2010
Conference-related:
• Cornerstone laces up for 30th Annual Wonder Walk
• Asbury Seminary Florida offers open house, preview weekend
• Youth workers invited to learn to ‘speak to teenagers’
• Parents, children discuss human sexuality
• United Methodist Credit Union offers scholarships
• Foundation offers financial seminar for clergy
... and more full story

Global/national:
• Hunger society urges participation in Feinstein Challenge 2010
• Intentional Growth Center helps youth stay committed to confirmation
• Event helps small membership churches ‘reach, keep’ members
• United Methodists unite to change world
• Conference helps leaders ‘rethink church,’ chart new course
• Leaders trained on human sexuality curriculum for children
... and more
 full story




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Grant gives pastor, congregation chance for renewal, look to future  | 3.1.10
Church launches own social network | 2.25.10
Children’s Home expands foster care services with second satellite office | 2.16.10
Boy’s death changes lives | 2.12.10
Housing ministry helps families take next steps | 2.9.10
Pastors lead malaria task force | 2.4.10
Florida United Methodists ramp up relief efforts for Haiti | 2.3.10
Church, community take garden concept to next level | 2.2.10
Groups launch coalition to end violence | 1.28.10
Lewis develops Bible studies, builds relationships in first year | 1.26.10
Haitians praise God in aftermath of quake | 1.25.10 
Commentary: The least of these | 1.25.10 
Tampa church goes global with revitalization program | 1.22.10 


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Personalia | 3.10.10

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