http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:56:08 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:22:35 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d17-We-need-you-NOW?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner Young people are high in the consciousness of The United Methodist Church these days. First, the Council of Bishops issued a challenge to lower the average age of United Methodists by 10 years within the next decade. However, the implication that thi... Methodists young adults youth Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:22:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d17-We-need-you-NOW?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Working-toward-a-world-without-AIDS?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner Click your fingers. Count to three. Click your fingers again.In the space of those three seconds, a child died somewhere around the world from preventable causes. That's 20 children each minute, 1,200 an hour, nearly 30,000 a day, more than 200,000 a... global health AIDS Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:01:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Working-toward-a-world-without-AIDS?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Outpouring-of-donations-keeps-preschool-open?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner Open Door Preschool in East Dallas will remain open through the end of the year thanks to generous donations from United Methodists and others. According to an announcement this week from Grace United Methodist Church, fund-raising efforts org... preschool Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:40:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Outpouring-of-donations-keeps-preschool-open?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Wheres-the-love?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner It's getting tougher and tougher to live like a Christian. I'm not talking about the loud, brash, wasteful debates and protests over things that ought to be matters of private conscience, such as peeking into sexual behavior between consen... Methodists Missions hunger Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:21:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Wheres-the-love?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d9-New-international-committee-begins-work?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner The United Methodist Church has long struggled with how to go about being a global denomination, whether conducting church business internationally or learning how to relate to diverse groups within American communities. A new standing committee o... Methodists global LGBT Africa Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:49:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d9-New-international-committee-begins-work?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Nov-20-deadline-to-apply-for-missions-executive-post?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner November 20 is the deadline for the receipt of applications or nominations with resumes for the position of general secretary (chief executive) of the General Board of Global Ministries. According to a press release from the missions agency, a... Missions Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:35:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Nov-20-deadline-to-apply-for-missions-executive-post?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Lack-of-funding-may-close-historic-multilingual-preschool?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner An East Dallas institution that has helped children for nearly 40 years with strong United Methodist support is on the brink of closing, and its supporters, teachers and parents are asking for help. Open Door Multilingual Preschool opened 38 ... Methodists multilingual preschool Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:28:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Lack-of-funding-may-close-historic-multilingual-preschool?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m10d30-UMCs-tagline-Effective-hopeful-or-dishonest?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner Two weeks of restorative absence from routine activity, including a three-day spiritual retreat at a Pennsylvania monastery center, certainly puts a new perspective on life.My renewed spirit took a dip, however, when I returned to my computer and dis... Methodists LGBT tagline Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:53:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m10d30-UMCs-tagline-Effective-hopeful-or-dishonest?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Church-activists-invited-to-gambling-conference?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner The United Methodist social action agency is inviting faith-based activists to attend the national conference of Stop Predatory Gambling Now scheduled Nov. 9 and 10 in San Antonio, TX. Anti-gambling activists from across the United States will... Methodists Gambling Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:41:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Church-activists-invited-to-gambling-conference?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m10d15-What-do-you-hope-for?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner The Christian calendar is preparing for a new year, and the Society of St. Andrew wants to help people look forward.The theme for this year’s Society of St. Andrew’s annual Advent devotions is “Prayers of Hope: What do you hope for ... hunger Advent Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:18:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m10d15-What-do-you-hope-for?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Newly-named-professor-to-give-first-lecture?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner The newly named holder of an endowed professorship will give his inaugural public lecture Oct. 8 at Perkins School of Theology on campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas.The Rev. Dr. Joerg Rieger (at left) was named the first scholar to hol... laypeople justice Christianity Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:31:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Newly-named-professor-to-give-first-lecture?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Missonary-service-to-be-webcast-live?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner For the first time in the denomination's history, United Methodists around the world will be able to watch the newest class of missionaries commissioned during a live broadcast via the Internet on Oct. 13.International missionaries, female missionari... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:49:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Missonary-service-to-be-webcast-live?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Investigation-tests-UMCs-open-communication?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner It may have been a quiet week in Garrison Keillor's Lake Woebegone, but the past seven days have been a time of tubulence and tension at the highest levels of The United Methodist Church. A remarkable blog by the Rev. Larry Hollon, top executive of U... Methodists open communication church investigation Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:53:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Investigation-tests-UMCs-open-communication?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Worship-concert-to-mark-churchs-50th-anniversary?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner A vocal concert and a worship service led by a United Methodist bishop and four former pastors will highlight the three-day 50th anniversary celebration of St. Stephen United Methodist Church (pictured at left) in Mesquite, east of Dallas.Church lead... Methodists St. Stephen UMC GLBT Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:15:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Worship-concert-to-mark-churchs-50th-anniversary?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Civil-rights-leader-gains-presidential-honor?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner He may have become known to the nation for his moving benediction at President Barack Obama's inauguration, but the Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery has been known to United Methodists involved in social justice for over half a century.Dr. Lowery was among 16 ... cancer Joseph Lowery Medal of Freedom Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:38:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Civil-rights-leader-gains-presidential-honor?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Who-Would-Jesus-Insure?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner The Dallas Area Christian Progressive Alliance will present a 90-minute forum, "Who Would Jesus Insure? A discussion of health care as a Christian value," from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ, 59... health care reform Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:11:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Who-Would-Jesus-Insure?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Grace-UMC-to-host-first-art-show?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner A selection of art from the "View ... Enjoy ... Celebrate!" posterGrace United Methodist Church in East Dallas will hold its first art exhibit, titled "View ... Enjoy ... Celebrate!" beginning with an artists' reception at 6 p.m. ... Methodists art Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:15:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Grace-UMC-to-host-first-art-show?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d5-North-Texas-has-personal-tie-to-missions-program?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner In addition to missionaries Jerri and Bill Savuto, North Texas United Methodists have a personal tie to the global United Methodist mission program known as The Advance.The current director of The Advance, Shawn Baker, is a graduate of Perkins School... Missions Shawn Baker Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:50:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d5-North-Texas-has-personal-tie-to-missions-program?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d5-How-to-give-to-help-AIDS-orphans-in-Kenya?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner North Texas United Methodists who want to help Jerri and Bill Savuto and Maua Methodist Hospital in Kenya can made donations through their local congregations. Make checks payable to your local church, with the pertinent Advance Project number in the... AIDS Africa Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:40:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d5-How-to-give-to-help-AIDS-orphans-in-Kenya?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Missionaries-help-AIDS-orphans-in-Kenya?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner United Methodist missionary Jerri Savuto wishes she could somehow transport one typical North Texas grocery store to Kenya."One grocery store from here would feed a million people in Kenya," Mrs. Savuto told a gathering of about 70 United M... malaria health AIDS Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:37:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3783-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Missionaries-help-AIDS-orphans-in-Kenya?cid=exrss-Dallas-Methodist-Examiner