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Chulafinnee UMC Holds first VBS in Thirty Years!

kandess wrote on 8/19/2008 10:06:32 AM

Thanks for a great week and a wonderful blessing!

Weekly Benchmark Report system now in final test phase

W.C. Davis wrote on 8/13/2008 5:02:20 PM

This proposed innovation raises more thoughts and questions than I care to limit to a "comment". Is there a responsible party with whom one might talk about this?

Hispanic Ministries presents Marcos Witt, Soberenatural

Lina Martinez wrote on 8/11/2008 11:35:08 AM

How do I get ticket for this Marcos Witt concert? Thank you.

Hispanic Ministries presents Marcos Witt, Soberenatural

Lina Martinez wrote on 8/11/2008 11:34:47 AM

How do I get ticket for this Marcos Witt concert? Thank you.

Hispanic Ministries presents Marcos Witt, Soberenatural

Lina Martinez wrote on 8/11/2008 11:34:28 AM

How do I get ticket for this Marcos Witt concert? Thank you.

Grace United Methodist Church Breaks Ground

Bill Lipp wrote on 8/8/2008 10:44:16 AM

Steve, It is good that a "new" Grace UMC is being raised up. I pray that many will come as you go and bring them in to be saved through Grace.

Bishop's Convocation on Ministry

Bill Lipp wrote on 8/8/2008 10:39:17 AM

I need a partner to play golf with who will be willing to set my tees...I have limited mobility, but can still hit the ball.

Bishop's Convocation on Ministry

Dennis Shaw wrote on 8/7/2008 7:09:11 PM

Why does it cost more to attend if I choose not to spend the night??

Conversations with the Bishop about the War in Iraq

John Alexander wrote on 8/5/2008 5:53:52 PM

United Methodist Council of Bishops Resolution on the Iraq War Whereas, the Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church, meeting Nov. 9 at Lake Junaluska, N.C., is committed to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world; and Whereas, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, calls his followers to be peacemakers (Matt. 5:9); and Whereas, "We believe war is incompatible with the teachings and example of Christ" (Book of Discipline 2004, Par. 165.C); and Whereas, the cost of the war in Iraq as of Nov. 7, 2007 has been the lives of 3,843 members of the U.S. military, 171 members of the United Kingdom military, 132 members of the other Coalition military, 28,385 U.S. military wounded, and the lives of at least 76,241 Iraqi civilians; and Whereas the war in Iraq has displaced 2 million persons and forced another 2 million persons into refugee status; Whereas, every day the war continues more soldiers and innocent civilians are killed with no end in sight to the violence, bloodshed and carnage; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS calls on the President and Congress of the United States and the leaders of all the nations in the Coalition Forces: • To begin immediately a safe and full withdrawal of all military personnel from Iraq, with no additional troops deployed; • To declare that there will be no permanent military bases in Iraq; • To increase support for veterans of the Iraq war and all wars; • To initiate and give strong support to a plan for the reconstruction of Iraq, with high priority given to the humanitarian and social needs of the Iraqi people, such as healthcare, education and housing; FURTHER, THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS calls United Methodist people throughout the world: • To pray for peace and to have regular prayer vigils for congregations and communities; • To care for all impacted by the war, including combatants and noncombatants by honoring the dead, healing the wounded and calling for the end of the war; • To be peacemakers by word and deed that we may be called the children of God.

Conversations with the Bishop about the War in Iraq

John Alexander wrote on 8/5/2008 5:52:35 PM

United Methodist Council of Bishops Resolution on the Iraq War Whereas, the Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church, meeting Nov. 9 at Lake Junaluska, N.C., is committed to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world; and Whereas, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, calls his followers to be peacemakers (Matt. 5:9); and Whereas, "We believe war is incompatible with the teachings and example of Christ" (Book of Discipline 2004, Par. 165.C); and Whereas, the cost of the war in Iraq as of Nov. 7, 2007 has been the lives of 3,843 members of the U.S. military, 171 members of the United Kingdom military, 132 members of the other Coalition military, 28,385 U.S. military wounded, and the lives of at least 76,241 Iraqi civilians; and Whereas the war in Iraq has displaced 2 million persons and forced another 2 million persons into refugee status; Whereas, every day the war continues more soldiers and innocent civilians are killed with no end in sight to the violence, bloodshed and carnage; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS calls on the President and Congress of the United States and the leaders of all the nations in the Coalition Forces: • To begin immediately a safe and full withdrawal of all military personnel from Iraq, with no additional troops deployed; • To declare that there will be no permanent military bases in Iraq; • To increase support for veterans of the Iraq war and all wars; • To initiate and give strong support to a plan for the reconstruction of Iraq, with high priority given to the humanitarian and social needs of the Iraqi people, such as healthcare, education and housing; FURTHER, THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS calls United Methodist people throughout the world: • To pray for peace and to have regular prayer vigils for congregations and communities; • To care for all impacted by the war, including combatants and noncombatants by honoring the dead, healing the wounded and calling for the end of the war; • To be peacemakers by word and deed that we may be called the children of God.

Conversations with the Bishop about the War in Iraq

John Alexander wrote on 8/5/2008 5:46:24 PM

United Methodist Council of Bishops Resolution on the Iraq War Whereas, the Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church, meeting Nov. 9 at Lake Junaluska, N.C., is committed to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world; and Whereas, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, calls his followers to be peacemakers (Matt. 5:9); and Whereas, "We believe war is incompatible with the teachings and example of Christ" (Book of Discipline 2004, Par. 165.C); and Whereas, the cost of the war in Iraq as of Nov. 7, 2007 has been the lives of 3,843 members of the U.S. military, 171 members of the United Kingdom military, 132 members of the other Coalition military, 28,385 U.S. military wounded, and the lives of at least 76,241 Iraqi civilians; and Whereas the war in Iraq has displaced 2 million persons and forced another 2 million persons into refugee status; Whereas, every day the war continues more soldiers and innocent civilians are killed with no end in sight to the violence, bloodshed and carnage; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS calls on the President and Congress of the United States and the leaders of all the nations in the Coalition Forces: • To begin immediately a safe and full withdrawal of all military personnel from Iraq, with no additional troops deployed; • To declare that there will be no permanent military bases in Iraq; • To increase support for veterans of the Iraq war and all wars; • To initiate and give strong support to a plan for the reconstruction of Iraq, with high priority given to the humanitarian and social needs of the Iraqi people, such as healthcare, education and housing; FURTHER, THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS calls United Methodist people throughout the world: • To pray for peace and to have regular prayer vigils for congregations and communities; • To care for all impacted by the war, including combatants and noncombatants by honoring the dead, healing the wounded and calling for the end of the war; • To be peacemakers by word and deed that we may be called the children of God.

Weekly Benchmark Report system now in final test phase

Bob Brewis wrote on 8/5/2008 4:41:15 PM

The staff at our church is already over whelmed by the volume of work they are expected to do, now the conference is adding more "busy work" on them. Take a look at the other parts of this web site and lets get them up to date. The laity page has not been updated since January. The Lay Speaking Ministries is dormant. Let's make all areas accountable.

Weekly Benchmark Report system now in final test phase

Joshua D. Allison wrote on 8/5/2008 1:14:27 PM

I think this is a great way to keep us accountable. We have gone far too long without a measurement of effectiveness in making disciples. I applaud this effort and will be participating 100%.

Emanuel Christian Church UMC celebrates dedication service

Samuel Lasseter wrote on 7/29/2008 7:53:07 AM

News like this always warms my soul. I pray that God would continue to bless this church as it ministers to the people of the Northwest District.

Bishop Willimon to return to North Alabama for another four years

Steve Lyles wrote on 7/25/2008 11:11:08 AM

I was honored to be elected a Delegate from North Alabama and I thank the good Delegates to our Annual Conference for electing me. It was a great experience to go to Junaluska and be part of electing a Bishop. Bishop Leeland will be our neighbor in Al-West Fla for the next four years. Also, I am delighted Bishop Willimon will be returning to North Alabama. I feel our Conference will prosper the next four years under Bishop Willimon's leadership. Steve Lyles

Weekly Benchmark Report system now in final test phase

M McMinn wrote on 7/25/2008 7:29:14 AM

This does confirm churches are now run as businesses. Will it be for profit business next?

Weekly Benchmark Report system now in final test phase

John Alexander wrote on 7/23/2008 4:53:03 PM

"monitor every congregation’s faithfulness"???? Could someone explain to me what this means?

Weekly Benchmark Report system now in final test phase

Larry Wright wrote on 7/22/2008 1:30:12 PM

I understand the need for more updated info on churches, and agree with the plan to require that churches report these figures on a standardized, regular basis. But to generate a weekly bean-counting so we can give the DS's a printout to monitor local congregations sounds like more beauracratic busy-work than anything else to me. I'd be more happy if my DS simply visited my worship services every once in a while to gauge the quality of what's happening.

North Alabama Conference Cooperative School of Christian Mission

Danette Clifton wrote on 7/17/2008 12:05:46 PM

The registration deadline for this event was July 10. Thanks, Danette

North Alabama Conference Cooperative School of Christian Mission

Kim Teehan wrote on 7/16/2008 5:05:49 PM

Is it too late to register for this event? I tried to use the online registration, but it would not allow me to register.

SEJ Conference

Paul Owen wrote on 7/13/2008 5:14:34 PM

My prayers each day will include prayers for our delegation (North Alabama), the Leaders and the Conferencce itself. Especially the election of Bishops.

Eleven Women Receive Seminary Scholarships

Amelia Sims wrote on 7/9/2008 9:00:32 AM

Way to go, Melissa! It is good to see Candler in the list with all those "big name" schools of theology!

Bill Hamer Coaches Bishop and Staff to Greater Effectiveness

Amelia Sims wrote on 7/8/2008 10:34:54 AM

I just wanted to add that Bill has also been a great help to me in my position as Director of Residency in Ministry (RIM) and the office of RIM. Bill has especially given guidance in the area of recruitment. Thanks, Bill!

Movie to feature Wiley College historic debate team

TRUTH wrote on 7/5/2008 3:35:52 PM

The most disturbing thing about this movie was the quotation from Gandhi. Gandhi's letters and work in South Africa was extremely prejudiced against black people and it is a pity that african americans continue to celebrate a racist like Gandhi in their movies and literature. Every gandhi-lover should read Gandhi's collected works.

SE District Welcomes New Pastors

Jonathan L. Slate wrote on 7/4/2008 11:16:55 AM

Bill and Wendy Boggan, Congrats! Now, please, put a picture up. I guess we really will have to trade Georgia-Alabama jokes! *LOL* OK... "Three preacher: one from Georgia, one from Alabama, and one from Florida arrive at the Golden Gates and greet Saint Peter. ..." (You can tell it's a joke, 'cause there ain't no WAY that all three of 'em could get somewhere at the same time!) Much love, success, and lasting memories, jon slate (your baptist best friend)