Youth Briefs

Upper Room launches Web site for young adults

The Upper Room has launched MethodX (the way of Christ), an on-line Christian community where young adults (18-28+) can identify and explore their relationships with God and with others. MethodX is sponsored by the Upper Room Ministries, an interdenominational, global, Christian ministry. MethodX has three main components: "Inner Active," which allows users to customize their own sacred page; "Outer Active," which is a community section with chat rooms and debates; and "Connect with God," which introduces nine prayer methods. A "Hyperactive" page contains music reviews, advice columns, greeting cards and an on-line bookstore. The Web address is www.MethodX.net.

Youth, Campus Ministry groups discuss singles division

A proposal to create a single UM division for young people and young adults was discussed at a Sept. 12-15 gathering of Youth and Campus Ministry groups in Ocean Grove, N.J.

The steering committee of the UM Student Movement (UMSM), housed with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), and the Shared Mission Focus on Young People (SMFYP) team, housed with the General Board of Discipleship (GBOD), discussed efforts to strengthen UM youth and young adults. Speaking to the Shared Mission Focus on Young People's full committee, Hal Hartley, staff advisor for UMSM and director of student ministries in GBHEM's campus ministry section, said both groups are on the same journey. UMSM and SMFYP representatives will meet again in February 2003 to prepare recommendations to the upcoming General Conference.

Last updated on 01/14/2004

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