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Serving food and God’s love
Grace Korean UMC provides lunch each week for over 80 international students from Ohio State University. Many who attend are not Christian but all enjoy the fellowship. By Vicki Brown.
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Kennedy’s bishop tells of weeks after assassination
Private accounts of Jackie Kennedy following her late husband’s assassination can be found in The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots by Archbishop Philip Hannan. Bruce Nolan from RNS has more on the memoirs of the archbishop’s 71-year career.
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Q&A: Anti-alcohol movement’s rise and fall
Daniel Okrent’s historical account Last Call points to the United Methodist Church’s involvement during Prohibition. Mary Jacobs talks with the author about Methodist roles and lessons learned.
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Wesleyan influence: No matter what they’re called, campus ministries nurture students
Campus ministries vary among United Methodist-affiliated schools across the country. But the growing number of participants in campus ministries leaves many to believe a United Methodist presence is important. Mallory McCall has the story.
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AGING WELL: Keeping it all in the family
Families with elderly members often face difficult decisions in celebrating weddings. Missy Buchanan tells why helping aging loved ones participate is important for the entire family.
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DVD explores Mormon role in Proposition 8 campaign
The documentary 8: The Mormon Proposition explores the Church of the Latter Day Saints’ support for the California referendum to restrict same-sex marriage. Ankita Rao of RNS has the story on this newly released DVD.
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REFLECTIONS: Goodness still prevails, even when unrewarded
Acts of goodness and kindness are not always met with success. But Bishop Woodie White says goodness still prevails in tragic times.
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Illinois pastor preaches, plays semi-pro football
Football as a mission field? The Rev. Robb McCoy, pastor of Chenoa UMC in Illinois, plays semi-professional football and sees it as a way to build relationships. Mary Jacobs has the story.
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COMMENTARY: When Christians are unChristian
Even non-Christians know what a Christian should stand for. So how does behaving in an unChristian way impact others? Adam Hamilton tells how in the first of a four-part series.
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Church center hosts camp for soldiers’ kids
Operation Purple serves 10,000 children whose parents are deployed for military service. Barbara Dunlap-Berg of UMNS has this story of camaraderie and recognition.
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Pastor faithfully handcrafts vessels for worship services
United Methodist pastor and potter Hue Parnell works with clay to make worship vessels used during Communion and baptism services. Mary Jacobs has the story.
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United Methodist funds put pressure on BP
United Methodist pensions and foundation funds have stakes in British Petroleum, which can help put pressure on companies to clean up their act. Heather Hawn of the UMNS has the story.
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