wfn.org | UMCOR seeks applicants for Africa trip

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Sept. 21, 1998         Contact: Linda Bloom*(212) 870-3803*New York
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By United Methodist News Service

United Methodists can apply to join a two-week ecumenical visit to
refugee camps and projects in Africa next May.

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is coordinating United
Methodist participation in the trip, which is sponsored by Church World
Services, the relief agency of the National Council of Churches. The
application deadline is Oct. 16, according to Lilia Fernandez, UMCOR's
executive secretary for refugee ministries.

UMCOR will contribute a $700 scholarship toward the travel and
accommodations cost, which is $2,500.

Applicants must have experience working with refugees in the United
States, and they must be committed to interpreting their experience in
local churches to increase interest in and awareness of refugee
ministry.

For an application, call Fernandez at (212) 870-3805 or send an e-mail
to liliaf@gbgm-umc.org

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