UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.1355351/k.2E2B/Our_People.htm UMC.org Newscast The people of The United Methodist Church reach out to the world, to their communities, and to each other. Each week, this Internet Newscast brings you some of their stories which you can download from the site or receive as a podcast. We hope you find the stories informative and uplifting. The Faith Break minute at the end will give you a lift as you move through your day. The people of The United Methodist Church reach out to the world, to their communities, and to each other. Each week, this Internet Newscast brings you some of their stories which you can download from the site or receive as a podcast. We hope you find the stories informative and uplifting. The Faith Break minute at the end will give you a lift as you move through your day. en-us Copyright 2007 by United Methodist Communications no Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:48:35 GMT 20 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 09:59:00 -0600 Copyright 2007 by United Methodist CommunicationsUnited,Methodist,Church,UMNS,UMC,orgReligion & Spirituality/ChristianityNews & Politicsumc@umcom.orgUMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist ChurchUnited,Methodist,Church,UMNS,UMC,orgSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with ODEOSubscribe with Podnova United Methodist Communications A TV crew finds two homeless alcoholics in the woods. The result is: one life redeemed, one rebounding continuously back to the streets, one ministry highlighted, two TV shows, and a remarkable documentary. This story is about the movie, “Lost in Woonsocket.” Other stories in this edition of United Methodist Audio News include a plea by a Pentagon chaplain for churches to reach out to returning soldiers, to those who are church members and those who are not. The newscast also hears the thoughts of commentator Rich Peck on John Wesley’s view of the current economic meltdown. John Wesley is the founder of the Methodist Church; he died more than 200-years ago. Still, his advice seems remarkably current. Reporters: Lilla Marigza and Mike Hickcox. Length: 16:38. http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_10_24.mp3591 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/34R7Ri7sNbc/AN_2008_10_24.mp3 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:43:00 GMT 16:38 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_10_24.mp3http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_10_24.mp3 United Methodist Communications In today’s edition of United Methodist Audio News, we look at how the current U.S. financial crisis hurts global efforts to deal with hunger. We talk with James Butler and Savaji Pandey, both at the Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome. The United Methodist Church joins in an even greater effort to eliminate malaria. We talk about the work with Bishop Thomas Bickerton. The new president of United Theological Seminary in Ohio, Dr. Wendy Edwards, is proud of the seminary for putting women in leadership, but less pleased with the reluctance of some other denominations. And missionary Alex Awad talks about his mother. She is the subject of his book about the Palestinian Christian mother of seven left alone to raise her children in Jerusalem in the 1950s. Reporters: Linda Green, Donn Bobb, Mike Hickcox. Runs 14:48. http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_10_03.mp3583 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/Ed2RWwc853U/AN_2008_10_03.mp3 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:33:00 GMT 14:40 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_10_03.mp3http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_10_03.mp3 United Methodist Communications This edition of United Methodist Audio News features three stories of very different natures. The first is a report on the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav and the readiness of the United Methodist Church to respond in the state of Louisiana. We hear from Bishop William Hutchinson. The second story is a special report on global hunger and poverty as reflected in the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign. The story checks in with David Beckman of Bread for the World, Miguel De La Torre of Iliff School of Theology, and Ken Horne of Society of St. Andrew. The third story is set to the music of organist Eileen Guenther, along with songs from Angola and Nicaragua. Guenther is the new president of The American Guild of Organists. Length: 19:11. Reporters: Linda Green and Mike Hickcox. http;//media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_09_19.mp3580 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/JC5CUl9uxM4/AN_2008_09_19.mp3 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:49:00 GMT 19:11 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.1355351/k.2E2B/http;//media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_09_19.mp3http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.1355351/k.2E2B/http;//media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_09_19.mp3 United Methodist Communications This edition of the biweekly UMNS podcast features: comments from the Rev. Don Cottrill on the apparent damage from Hurricane Gustav and church efforts to fix roofs and clean debris following the storm; an interview with the Rev. Jin Ho Kang, who teamed up with his wife to give the benediction at the Democratic National Convention; advice from author and pastor, the Rev. Carol Merritt, on the things that make churches inviting to young adults; and the story of Beth VanSickle, who, despite terminal illness, runs an operation that brings cheer and hope to the ill, to orphans, and to those serving in the military overseas. Length: 14:40. Reporter: Mike Hickcox http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_09_05.mp3576 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/J-ggD-3suw4/AN_2008_09_05.mp3 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:54:00 GMT 14:40 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_09_05.mp3http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_09_05.mp3 United Methodist Communications In this edition of United Methodist Audio News, the Rev. Judy Chung talks about the United Methodist Asian American ministry plan and the need for quality resources and training in many languages in a fast-changing culture; the Rev. Ed Jones describes what worked for a new and growing United Methodist church in Pearland, Texas; we hear about the experiences of 22 young adults from four continents and different faiths who lived and studied together four three weeks this summer in Geneva, Switzerland; and we catch a short preview of a feature film on the life of Methodism founder John Wesley, scheduled for release possibly this fall. Runs 13:25. Reporter: Mike Hickcox. http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_08_22.mp3573 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/fGd-1TDYx1w/AN_2008_08_22.mp3 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:19:00 GMT 13:25 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_08_22.mp3http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_08_22.mp3 United Methodist Communications This edition of United Methodist Audio News begins with United Methodists dealing with a tough issue of American society: immigration. We hear the story of Juana Villegas who picked up for a traffic violation, then was shackled to a hospital bed as she waited to give birth. Also in this newscast is the story of the first female bishop in The United Methodist Church in Africa, of the first openly gay pastor to run for the office of bishop in the church, and of a 15-year-old serving as the organist and choir director for a church in Pennsylvania. Reporter: Mike Hickcox. http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_08_01.mp3567 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/QEFr1H1jX88/AN_2008_08_01.mp3 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:54:00 GMT 13:30 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_08_01.mp3http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_08_01.mp3 United Methodist Communications In this edition of United Methodist Audio News, we cover some difficult human issues in society. One issue is immigration, as church leaders in Iowa question the treatment of workers brought in to clean up after the floods, and of others rounded up in a poultry plant raid. Another issue covered is slavery in the United States, with a church conference looking into the issue of human trafficking. Also, a local church creates new affordable housing, and The United Methodist Church has named its first official martyr. Reporter: Mike Hickcox. Length: 15:12. http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_07_18.mp3562 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/M6a-GE8uMLk/AN_2008_07_18.mp3 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:57:00 GMT 15:12 United Methodist Audio News, July 18, 2008 Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_07_18.mp3http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_07_18.mp3 United Methodist Communications This edition of United Methodist Audio News covers the United Methodist response to the recent Iowa floods, the failed presidential election in Zimbabwe where many United Methodists live, the recent American banner campaign against torture, and a thank-you from Florida farm workers as they make progress banning inhumane treatment in the fields. Reporters: Linda Green and Mike Hickcox. Length: 13:36. http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_07_04.mp3558 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/OOpEyk4cXGU/AN_2008_07_04.mp3 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:31:00 GMT 13:36 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_07_04.mp3http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_07_04.mp3 United Methodist Communications This is final in a three-part series reviewing the decisions and listening to the sounds of the United Methodist General Conference of 2008. This review hears from Bill Gates, Senior on new funding to fight diseases of poverty, from Bishop Mary Ann Swenson on funding the missional priorities of the church, from Bishop Hope Morgan Ward on Katrina recovery, and from Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver on treatment of the poor. This program also recounts some of the decisions made at General Conference, and hears from the closing sermon by Bishop Gregory Palmer. Reporters: Arthur McClanahan, Linda Green, Mike Hickcox. Length: 23:12 http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_06_20.mp3555 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/PEqZOSUvM4Q/AN_2008_06_20.mp3 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:50:00 GMT 23:13 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_06_20.mp3http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_2008_06_20.mp3 United Methodist Communications This is a special news roundup – the second of three reviews of the decisions and celebrations of the 2008 United Methodist General Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_20080530.mp3551 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/EbqbuLP161E/AN_20080530.mp3 Fri, 30 May 2008 17:03:00 GMT 25:05 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_20080530.mp3http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_20080530.mp3 United Methodist Communications This is a special General Conference wrap-up edition of United Methodist Audio News. In this, the first of 3 special audio newscasts, we’ll hear the opening of the conference at the Fort Worth Convention Center, excerpts from the Young People’s Address, from young Katherine Commale – who raised $40,000 for Nothing But Nets - all about the Four Areas of Focus of the church, from an immigration rally and news conference, and news briefs on other areas. This report begins with music, and includes much music from the stage of General Conference. Runs 25:37. Reporters: Arthur McClanahan, Linda Green, Mike Hickcox. http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_20080516.mp3548 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/e0bJrWiJfMg/AN_20080516.mp3 Tue, 27 May 2008 14:52:00 GMT 13:00 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_20080516.mp3http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_20080516.mp3 United Methodist Communications This week on United Methodist Audio News, we hear two very different perspectives of how the church might relate to the war in Iraq. We also look at a plan for closer cooperation between the United Methodist Church and the Lutheran Church. We take a look at a United Methodist local pastor who has become the first Black state representative from his district. And we have an uplifting story of song and hope sprouting out of the pain and suffering that has plagued rural Uganda. Reporters are Linda Green, Lilla Marigza, and Mike Hickcox. http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_20080411.mp3539 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/CW5TndeCKhY/AN_20080411.mp3 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:53:00 GMT 13:20 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_20080411.mp3http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_20080411.mp3 United Methodist Communications In this edition of United Methodist Audio News, a mother speaks to a United Methodist peace conference, pushing for an end to the war that took the life of her son. The “Nothing but Nets” campaign reports on its impressive first year of fundraising to fight malaria in Africa. A missions agency looks at the possibility of starting free health clinics across the U.S. And “the Iron Lady of Liberia” appears in a public television documentary; later she will speak to United Methodists in Fort Worth, Texas. In the newscast: Celeste Zappala, Jim Winkler, Felton May, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Reporters: Lilla Marigza, Linda Green, Mike Hickcox. http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_20080328.mp3536 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/y8jyDTmwuG8/AN_20080328.mp3 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:37:00 GMT 10:321 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_20080328.mp3http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/AN_20080328.mp3 United Methodist Communications In this edition of United Methodist Audio News, we hear about the grant that could lead to millions of dollars available for global health work in The United Methodist Church. Linda Green reports on the family of a campus shooting; both the victim’s grandfathers are United Methodist ministers. We have details on the church’s opposition to human cloning – and what the exception is. And Lilla Marigza has a report on the East coast church advertising for a youth director with an ad on YouTube. http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/AN_20080314.mp3533 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/7IQEdIacjh4/AN_20080314.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:46:00 GMT 8:30 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/AN_20080314.mp3http://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/AN_20080314.mp3 United Methodist Communications It’s an unusual church project, but Tom Sisulak’s church recently planted one-thousand trees. Sisulak is looking for your church to get in on the 2008 planting of ten-thousand trees. United Methodist Women make a stand against torture, the United Methodist Church shows its sensitivity in growing new churches in certain foreign lands, and a local church highlights the personal nature of nativity sets. media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/IN_2007_12_21.mp3517 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UmcorgAudioStoriesPodcasts/~3/J9PgE5t_rOA/IN_2007_12_21.mp3 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:51:00 GMT 13:20 News, audio, United Methodist Church, trees, torture, Nativity set Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church umc@umcom.org (UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist Church)nohttp://media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/IN_2007_12_21.mp3http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.1355351/k.2E2B/media.umcom.org/umcaudio/UMAN/IN_2007_12_21.mp3 UMC.org, The official online ministry of The United Methodist ChurchnonadultUMC.org Newscast