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Research Shows Support for Four Areas of Focus
Written: 3/17/2010
NASHVILLE: Research conducted by United Methodist Communications on behalf of the Connectional Table reveals widespread denominational support for the Church's Four Areas of Focus, adopted by the 2008 General Conference. "The research shows that most respondents believe that the Areas of ...

Take Part in 'Call to Action: Reordering the Life of the Church' Survey Now
Written: 3/17/2010
Council of Bishops President Gregory Palmer is inviting United Methodists to take part in a survey as part of the Call to Action project. The Council of Bishops and Connectional Table formed the Action Steering Committee in November, in response to the global economic crisis and a recognized need ...

UMs Invited to Take Part in Interfaith Prayer Circle at UN Plaza This Saturday
Written: 3/17/2010
United Methodists are invited to join peace-lovers of many faiths (and those with no faith affiliation) for an Interfaith Prayer Circle for Peace and Justice, this Saturday (March 20) at 10:30 a.m. at United Nations Plaza, by the fountain on Market and 7th Streets in San Francisco. It is accessible ...

Get Your Questions Answered at Temple UMC on Saturday
Written: 3/17/2010
What do United Methodists believe? How do they differ from members of other Christian churches? And – "What is the Annual Conference, anyway?" You'll find the answers to these and other questions in "United Methodism 101 – A Day of Sharing and Learning," this Saturday...

New Award Will Recognize a Church From Which New Leaders Emerge
Written: 3/17/2010
The Foundation for Evangelism has announced the new Culture of the Call Church Award. It will highlight churches which – like the Foundation itself – are helping to raise up generations of leaders with a passion for evangelism. Each year, this award will recognize one local congre...

Giving Decline Means Disappointed Scholarship Applicants
Written: 3/17/2010
A 13-percent decline in giving to Student Day, coupled with increases in eligible applicants and reductions in other funds, means several hundred United Methodist scholarship applicants are likely to be disappointed this year unless significant donations are made on line before June. So says Angella...

Reaching out to Younger Givers Event Is in June
Written: 3/17/2010
By Susan Peters Executive Director, CA-NV United Methodist Foundation World War II generation talk about sacrifice just doesn't cut it for teaching and modeling stewardship among most young adults. So how do we communicate and practice extravagant generosity among adults in their 20s and 30s, enco...

Kids and Christ: Join in 'Critical Conversation'
Written: 3/17/2010
Where are the children? What are they learning about God's love and grace? Does it matter? The United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH) and The United Methodist Reporter (UMR) are joining forces to engage UMs across the Connection in a critical conversation. On March 17 UMR launc...

Sign up Early for 'Created by God' Training Event
Written: 3/17/2010
Registration is now open for "Created By God," a train-the-trainer event on Friday and Saturday, April 30-May 1, in Montgomery, Alabama at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The event is sponsored by the General Board of Discipleship, Cokesbury, the Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference,...

Praying for Chicks
Written: 3/17/2010
By Clarice French St Paul's UMC, Reno, NV "Chicks." For weeks Daniel had been praying for "chicks." At St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Reno, the children in Sunday School send their prayers to the worship service to be included in the Prayers of the People. There are pra...

Bishop Takes Proposed Legislation on 'Rethink Conference' Tour
Written: 3/11/2010
"It is time for us to return to our calling" Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. has scheduled a series of "Rethink Conference" events to outline his vision for the conference, along with some legislative changes to be put before Annual Conference Session in June. Beginning thi...

Giving, Membership Decline in Recession
Written: 3/11/2010
By Kathy L. Gilbert* March 8, 2010 | NASHVILLE, Tennessee (UMNS) The recession continues to affect giving to The United Methodist Church at a time when the denomination is experiencing its largest percentage decline in membership since 1974. United Methodist churches in the 63 annual (r...

Bishop Schnase Outlines 'Five Practices' in Reno, Brings Them to ACS in June
Written: 3/11/2010
It's all about the adjectives. That was the message Bishop Robert Schnase of the Missouri Conference delivered on Saturday (March 6) in Reno. Bishop Schnase led a series of Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations workshops for the Nevada-Sierra District's Leadership Training Day. The fiv...

Cal-Nev Sends Two to 2010 Summer Collegium
Written: 3/11/2010
The Rev. Kathryn and Rob Dunning of Kings Beach United Methodist Church in the California-Nevada Annual Conference are among those who have been chosen to participate in the Virginia Theological Seminary's 2010 Summer Collegium in Alexandria, Virginia. Nearly 175 applications were received from 20...

Caregivers: Disaster Response Training Is for You!
Written: 3/11/2010
By Norm Hardin CA-NV Disaster Response Coordinator When disaster strikes there always are those who are prepared to "jump into the trenches" and ride to the survivors' aid with everything from chainsaws and shovels to food and medical kits. This is what we see on CNN and in the hea...

Michael Christensen Blogs About Haiti's 'Shalom Zone' Mission
Written: 3/11/2010
The Rev. Michael J. Christensen, National Director of The Shalom Initiative at Drew University Theological School and a member of the California-Nevada Annual Conference, shares his impressions of Haiti and the Haitian Artisans for Peace International (HAPI) in his blog. Christiansen visited Mizak...

Want to Donate?
Written: 3/11/2010
Gifts to support UMCOR's Relief efforts may be made on line, by phone, or by check. Individuals: Click here to make an online donation to the mission, ministry or relief effort of your choice through UMCOR. You may also phone 888.252.6174. Your church will receive credit for your donati...

Missionary Janet Lahr Lewis Sends Lenten Greeting
Written: 3/11/2010
Janet Lahr Lewis, a General Board of Global Ministries' missionary who serves in Israel-Palestine and works as a liaison between ecumenical groups and the two countries, extends a Lenten greeting to Cal-Nevada. She is the main contact for VIM teams and United Methodist visitors who wish to follow t...

Lenten Resources Available Now on GBOD Website
Written: 3/11/2010
New worship resources for the Lenten season are available to download from the Center for Worship Resourcing at the General Board of Discipleship Worship website. · Church of the Week: Moose Pass UMC, Seward, Alaska · ...

Spring Ahead!
Written: 3/11/2010
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour this Sunday, March 14, 2010. And to help you remember, the song "Time Change Song (Spring)" is available from the Center for Worship Resourcing at the General Board of Discipleship (GBOD) on its worship resource website at http://media.umcom....