UMNS Daily Digest - January 9, 2012 (General Conference, Call to Action, South Central Jurisdiction,

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                          Monday, January 9, 2012
                [5]2 big disputes ahead at General Conference
                   [6]Black leaders discuss church changes
                       [7]Wesley memorabilia on display
                    [8]Claremont one-month online courses
                      [9]NCC leadership transition plans

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 Wesleyan.â â Donald Hayashi of the Methodist Federation for Social Action.


2 big disputes ahead at General Conference

   NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) --Two proposals hover near the top of the
   controversy list as The United Methodist Church approaches this springâs
   General Conference. The first from the [18]Call to Action process would
   restructure the denomination, including consolidating [19]nine of the
   churchâs 13 general agencies under a 15-member board. The second would end
   job guarantees for ordained elders in good standing.

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Black leaders discuss church changes

   LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UMNS) -- Proposals for change across the denomination
   drove the discussion at a gathering of African-American church leaders from
   the [21]South Central Jurisdiction. The main question that had United
   Methodists talking at the November gathering was: âHow does the Call to
   Action affect African-American churches?â

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Wesley memorabilia on display

   FERRUM, Va. (UMNS) â An 18th-century porcelain bust of John Wesley, the
   founder of Methodism, is part of a collection of [23]Wesley memorabilia
   recently donated to [24]Ferrum College, a United Methodist-related college.
   The exhibit comprises 43 items and is on display in John Wesley Hall on the
   campus. Call (540) 365-4201 with questions.


Claremont one-month online courses

   CLAREMONT, Calif. (UMNS) -- New online courses for personal and professional
   development taught by [25]Claremont School of Theology faculty begin Feb. 6,
   2012. The classes include evangelism in a plural world; prayer from a
   process perspective, interfaith lessons from medieval Spain and spirituality
   and service.

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NCC leadership transition plans

   NEW YORK (UMNS) -- The Governing Board of the [27]National Council of
   Churches will meet Jan. 20 to address the next steps in leadership
   transition after the Rev. Michael Kinnamon ended his service as general
   secretary on Dec. 31, 2011. Kinnamon, in announcing his intended departure,
   said that based on advice from his cardiologist, frequent travel and other
   demands of the office were detrimental to his health.

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