UMNS Daily Digest - February 15, 2011 (Lina H. McCord, interns, black colleges, Judicial Council, Ga
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To ensure consistent delivery, please add [1]newsdesk@umcom.org to your contact and/or safe senders list. [2]View Online | [3]Add to Address Book | [4]Subscribe UMNS Daily Digest - Produced by United Methodist News Service Tuesday, February 15, 2011 [5]McCord interns want to give back to church [6]Judicial Council clarifies voting eligibility [7]Bishops react to homosexuality statement [8]Garth Brooks concert helps United Methodists help others [9]Advocates to rally in support of economic justice for women and families [10] Harvest of Hope: The Rural Church in America» [11] UMTV: Black College CSI Class» [12] UMTV: Malaria Ravages Congo Poor» [13] Read Additional UMNS Stories» [14] Find us on Facebook [15] Twitter Contact Us [16]E-mail (615) 742-5470 âThe students can tell their stories better than anyone else can. I can tell you the story, but to really hear how theyâve been nurtured at these schools and how the faculty take an interest in them, it has to come from them.â -- Cynthia Bond Hopson, a Black College Fund executive at the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry. McCord interns want to give back to church NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) â Each year, students from the 11 historically black colleges and universities related to The United Methodist Church are selected upon recommendation of their college presidents to serve as goodwill ambassadors for the Black College Fund, which supports those schools. For the students, it can be a transforming experience. [17]Read full story and post a comment» Judicial Council clarifies voting eligibility DALLAS (UMNS) â When United Methodists start electing clergy delegates this spring to the denominationâs top legislative meeting, several new groups will be eligible to vote for those representatives. In a special called session Feb. 12, the denominationâs Judicial Council clarified the new categories of electors for the 2012 General Conference. [18]Read full story and post a comment» Bishops react to homosexuality statement NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) â A call by 36 retired bishops to end The United Methodist Churchâs ban on homosexual clergy has prompted varied reactions from church leaders. In the past two weeks, some bishops have urged prayer and thoughtful discussion. Others have expressed disappointment in the retired leaders. Still others have voiced support for the change. Bishops also stressed their commitment to uphold church law. [19]Read full story and post a comment» Garth Brooks concert helps United Methodists help others NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) â One thing was obvious when Garth Brooks took the stage to help Tennessee flood victims rebuild their lives: His heart was definitely in it. Brooks and Trisha Yearwood joined forces last December with a nine-concert series of record-breaking performances to raise $5 million for Nashville flood relief. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee announced that initial grant allocations of $1.37 million were divided among a variety of nonprofit agencies, including the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) â Tennessee Annual (regional) Conference. The Tennessee Conference has received $200,000 to continue its work to provide help to flood victims with needs that otherwise might not be met. [20]Read full story here» Advocates to rally in support of economic justice for women and families WASHINGTON (UMNS) â More than 700 people of faith are expected to visit Capitol Hill March 25-28 to advocate for development, security and economic justice, especially for women and girls, at the ninth-annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days. Policymakers, expert speakers and representatives from global regions will join church leaders and grassroots activists in reflecting on the 2011 Ecumenical Advocacy Days conference theme, "Development, Security and Economic Justice: What's Gender Got to Do with It?" "Gender's got a lot to do with it,â said event coordinator Douglas G. Grace. âAround the world, women and girls comprise 70 percent of those living in poverty". He added, âNot specifically a gathering on âgender issues,â this yearâs conference is for men and women of faith who want to be a force for change for the betterment of all.â The United Methodist Churchâs Board of Church and Society is a sponsor. [21]More information and registration information here» Did someone you know pass along this copy to you? Get your own copy [22]here. United Methodist News Service is a ministry of United Methodist Communications. 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