General Conference: cautious, optimistic hope for future

May 6, 2008    News media contact:  Tita Parham*     800-282-8011    tparham@flumc.org     Orlando {0847} An e-Review Commentary By the Rev. Jorge Acevedo The Rev. Jorge Acevedo, co-leader of the Florida Conference delegation to the 2008 General Conference, reflects on the condition of the United Methodist family and says he is “optimistically, yet cautiously hopeful” about the church’s future. full story

A lifeline for soldiers coming home

March 28, 2008    News media contact:  Tita Parham*     800-282-8011    tparham@flumc.org     Orlando {0822} NOTE: See related story “Military seeks ‘a few good’ pastors” [March 28, {0821}; An e-Review Feature by Jenna De Marco] at http://www.flumc.info/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000046/004641.htm and comments from military chaplains about their experiences at http://www.flumc.info/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000046/004643.htm. An e-Review Commentary By the Rev. Terri Jones, U.S. Army Reserves Suicides are up in the military. Veterans are struggling. And civilians often feel they don’t know how to respond. But the Rev. Terri Jones says it’s within everyone to make a real difference between hope and despair for U.S. soldiers. full story