wfn.org | Central conferences communications initiative approved

["NewsDesk" <NewsDesk@UMCOM.ORG>]

May 3, 2004	 GC04-045

By Linda Bloom*

PITTSBURGH (UMNS) --A plan to improve communications for church members in
countries outside the United States was overwhelmingly approved May 3 by the
United Methodist General Conference.

The plan, submitted by United Methodist Communications, calls upon that
church agency to identify new partnerships or assist with established
partnerships among United Methodists in Africa, Europe, Asia and the United
States. 

The agency will collaborate with central conference bishops, communicators
and other leaders "to determine the nature of each partnership and choose
appropriate, specific, supportive communications linkages and training."

Giving voice "to those who otherwise might not be heard" and sharing stories
and the word of the church in "culture-appropriate" ways are among the plan's
goals.

Funding of $2.3 million is included in the central conferences communications
initiative.

*Bloom is the director of the New York office of United Methodist News
Service.

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