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February 2018

Faith Groups Put Human Face on Migration

Posted on February 9, 2018 by admin in February 2018
Faith Groups Put Human Face on Migration

  By Linda Bloom Jan. 25, 2018 | UNITED NATIONS (UMNS) The head of the United Nations recently called the world’s ability to deal with record levels of global migration a profound test of international cooperation — and religious leaders, including United Methodists, agree.The contributions of faith-based organizations “are critical” for this test, said Ganoune Diop, leader […]

Methodist Church in Cuba – From Glory to Glory

Posted on February 9, 2018 by admin in February 2018
Methodist Church in Cuba – From Glory to Glory

In Cuba, people learn from an early age not to believe in God. Marxism-Leninism and other philosophies that deny the existence of God are taught in schools, and idolatry, witchcraft and magic are promoted as ‘culture’, stimulating an environment adverse to Christianity. Despite this, la Iglesia Metodista en Cuba (IMC – the Methodist Church in Cuba) has been growing at a rate of […]

Association of Methodist Brigades 2018 Update

Posted on February 9, 2018 by admin in February 2018
Association of Methodist Brigades 2018 Update

The Association of Methodist Brigades is the umbrella body for all The Boys’ Brigade Companies and The Girls’ Brigade Companies in the Methodist Church. It was established to enhance the formation of more new Companies, to revive the dormant ones and to ensure the effective participation of both BB and GB in the life of […]

CCA’s Pastoral Solidarity Team observes Human Rights violations in West Papua

Posted on February 9, 2018 by admin in February 2018
CCA’s Pastoral Solidarity Team observes Human Rights violations in West Papua

A three-member pastoral solidarity team of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), visited West Papua, heard stories of grave human rights violations and repression against the indigenous West Papuans in their own home land. The visit, organised by the CCA from 4 to 8 December 2017, was part of its pastoral accompaniment to churches and […]

Methodists Among Dead in Nigeria Attack

Posted on February 9, 2018 by admin in February 2018
Methodists Among Dead in Nigeria Attack

By the Rev. Ande I. Emmanuel Feb. 1, 2018 | LAU, Nigeria (UMNS) A recent attack by herdsmen in Lau has left more than 55 people dead, including 38 United Methodists, according to the Rev. Irmiya Bako, superintendent of the Yugorobi District, where the incident took place.Bako described January as the saddest month in Taraba […]

Meet Carroll Jacobs – WMC Office Assistant in Cape Town

Posted on February 8, 2018 by admin in February 2018
Meet Carroll Jacobs – WMC Office Assistant in Cape Town

Carroll Jacobs is the newest administrative staff person at The World Methodist Council. She resides in Cape Town, South Africa, the largest city in the Western Cape Province, and the second most populated city in South Africa. Carroll was raised in a mixed-denominational home, her mother being Anglican and her father being from a Congregational […]

Chuuk Nazarenes dedicate new building

Posted on February 8, 2018 by admin in February 2018
Chuuk Nazarenes dedicate new building

From NCN News After many years, the Church of the Nazarene on the island of Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia has a new home. The Chuuk Church of the Nazarene celebrated its 17th anniversary 19 November 2017. This is a special celebration for the church not only because of its anniversary but also because they […]

Celebrating the Life of Bishop Matthew Byamungu

Posted on February 8, 2018 by admin in February 2018
Celebrating the Life of Bishop Matthew Byamungu

  Bishop Dr. Matthew Peter Byamungu, Presiding Bishop of Tanzania Methodist Church, passed away on 30 December 2017, following health complications. A burial ceremony was held on 4 January 2018, in his native Tanzania. Born in 1954, Matthew Peter Byamugu had a thirst to learn, and in 1981 he joined the Asian Center for Theological […]

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