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- Man in the mirror: Focus on relationships
NASHVILLE, Tenn.––Methodist men have held quadrennial gatherings at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., every four years since 1953.
The 2009 gathering (the 10th since the formation of the United Methodist Church) was held July 10-12 at Belmont University in Nashville. more... - United Methodist men assist elderly, infirm
Leaning heavily on a walker and smiling brightly, Millie White marveled at the United Methodist men who surrounded her home to work during a hard rain
White, 75, who lives alone in west Nashville, was the recipient of a hands-on mission opportunity by men attending the July 10-12 National Gathering of United Methodist Men. more... - Bari Eason named development director
NASHVILLE, Tenn.––Bari Eason, director of athletic marketing for Belmont University in Nashville, has been named director of marketing and development for the General Commission on United Methodist Men.
A 2000 University of Alabama graduate in communications studies, Eason completed a graduate degree in advertising and public relations at the same school. She was named Miss University of Alabama in 1999. more... - Youth Ready Chicago Summer Opportunities
Do you know of anyone children ages 14- 24 who may be looking for work? If so spread the word.
I am pleased to inform you that the application for Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago summer opportunities is available on our new website, www.youthreadychicago.org. more... - First Men's Ministry Specialists Commissioned
NASHVILLE –– Men’s ministry specialists are collaborating with pastors to help The United Methodist Church reach more men.
Launched in 2008, the initiative from United Methodist Men provides specialists to serve congregations by supporting clergy and lay leaders in ministry with men. On March 8, seven men were commissioned during the meeting of the denomination’s National Association of Annual Conference Presidents to provide information and resources to help congregations develop ministries for men. more... - Prison inmates join UM Men for a week of painting
BOONVILLE, Mo.––Ten inmates from the Boonville Correctional Center joined UM Men of Nelson Memorial UMC and members of the Central Methodist University baseball team to paint a historic house in Boonville.T
he project is part of the Restorative Justice program of the Missouri Department of Correction, and a Hallmark Prison Fellowship program called the Community Service Project (CSP). more... - David Miner - International Scouting Leader
MARION, N.C.––The Rev. David Miner, pastor of Providence UMC in Marion, has served as a Scout leader in Virginia, Germany and North Carolina.
He led Boy Scout troops and Cub Scout packs in every location, and now chairs a U.S. steering committee for a trade school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. more...