UMNS Daily Digest - March 24, 2011 (Clergy sexual abuse, Malawi, tornadoes, Detroit, homosexuality,
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Book explores ‘when pastors prey’ KINGSTON, Jamaica (UMNS) — A book focused on the prevention of the sexual abuse of women by clergy in all cultures was launched during the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation. “When Priests and Pastors Prey” includes stories from women survivors of clergy sexual abuse and examples of best practices in churches and religious groups. [19]Read full story and post a comment» Malawi school forms Christian entrepreneurs MZUZU, Malawi (UMNS) — Inside a dilapidated building illuminated with only window light, women are learning to become entrepreneurs. The sewing school, started by a United Methodist pastor, has trained 11 poor women to start tailoring businesses. Many are the widows of polygamous marriages. [20]Read full story and post a comment» Bloombytes: Tornado damage of Katrina-like proportions NEW YORK (UMNS) — Joplin is just the latest — and deadliest — example of how this spring’s U.S. tornado activity is setting new records for death and destruction. But, as UMNS reporter Linda Bloom writes in her blog, more donations will be needed for the denomination’s relief efforts. [21]Read blog post» Detroit church vies for $500,000 for poverty projects DETROIT (UMNS) — United Methodist Cass Community Social Services is in the final round of the Chase Community Giving Facebook contest where the top vote-getting nonprofit will win $500,000. Cass earned $25,000 in the first round, placing in the top 100 among 11,000 nonprofits. Cass will use whatever funds it receives to expand its Green Industries program, increase employment opportunities, bring greater energy efficiency to the agency’s buildings and replace inefficient vehicles, allowing the ministry to increase its geographic scope and transportation services. The ministry offers a variety of services to homeless men, women and children, including job training. Voting started on May 19 and will continue through May 25. To vote for Cass Community Social Services, visit [22]www.casscommunity.org. [23]Chase Community Giving» United Methodists joint 'Clergy Call for Justice and Equality' WASHINGTON — Phoenix Area Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño is voicing her support for the safety and equality of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals to members of the U.S. Congress this week. She is among more than 300 religious leaders participating in the Clergy Call for Justice and Equality convened by The Human Rights Campaign, a civil rights organization for gays and lesbians. Also among the leaders participating in the event will be the Rev. David Weekley, the transgender pastor of Sellwood and Capitol Hill United Methodist churches in Portland, Ore. [24]Read Bishop Carcaño's statement» Youth video team films peace convo highlights KINGSTON, Jamaica (UMNS) — A youth video team from the World Student Christian Federation, including representatives from Argentina, Malawi, the Philippines and the United States, has been filming events and interviews at the May 17-25 International Ecumenical Peace Convocation. The videos are posted daily to the World Council of Churches’ YouTube channel and wscfconnect.org, the new social network of WSCF. [25]Watch videos here» Did someone you know pass along this copy to you? Get your own copy [26]here. 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