UMNS Daily Digest - June 2, 2011 (Young clergy, Minnesota, same-sex unions, “NCIS” star, the Rev. Cl
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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 Thursday, June 2, 2011 [5]Young clergy drawn to social justice [6]40 Minnesota clergy endorse same-sex unions [7]Pauley Perrette: Acting on faith [8]UMCOR supports new clinic named for Clinton Rabb [9]Claremont names new dean [10] In the beginning…» [11] Ministry With*» [12] Haiti: One Year Later» [13] UMTV: Pauley Perrette» [14] Read Additional UMNS Stories» [15] Find us on Facebook [16]Twitter Contact Us E-mail (615) 742-5470 “I am very proud of this church. With uncertainties in hand, they continue to let their faith in Christ lead them through difficult issues.” — The Rev. Shalom Agtarap, pastor of Ellensburg (Wash.) United Methodist Church Young clergy drawn to social justice NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — One of the strong factors that has drawn many young clergy to ministry in The United Methodist Church is the church’s Social Principles and its history of serving those living on the margins of society. Young pastors have advocated for the abolition of the death penalty, the full inclusion of gays and lesbians and better treatment of immigrants. This is the ninth installment of a yearlong series that follows newly appointed United Methodist clergy as they begin their ministry. [17]Read full story and post a comment» 40 Minnesota clergy endorse same-sex unions ST. CLOUD, Minn. (UMNS) — About 40 Minnesota United Methodist clergy members have signed a statement saying they would “offer the grace of the Church’s blessing to any prepared couple desiring Christian marriage,” including same-sex couples. The clergy released the statement at their annual conference in response to a proposed state constitutional amendment. [18]Read full story and post a comment» Pauley Perrette: Acting on faith HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (UMTV) — Actress Pauley Perrette is best known for her role as scientist Abby Sciuto on “NCIS.” She is also an active member of Hollywood United Methodist Church, and she credits her faith for keeping her grounded in the unpredictable life of a Hollywood star. [19]Watch Video and post comment» UMCOR supports new clinic named for Clinton Rabb BRISAS DEL MAR, Colombia (UMNS) — With support from the United Methodist Committee on Relief, the Methodist Church of Colombia inaugurated a new clinic in the tiny village of Brisas del Mar, population: 800. Without this clinic, villagers had to travel on foot or by motorcycle to the nearest health post in the town of San Onofre, 14 miles away. The clinic is named for the late Rev. Clinton Rabb, former head of United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, who was a staunch supporter of it. 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