e-HUM Vol.1 No. 7

Vol. 1/ No. 7

e-HUM is a free service of Indiana Area United Methodist Communications, www.inareaumc.org. Bridging the gap between issues of the Hoosier United Methodist News, subscribers will receive late-breaking news, announcements and Church resources via e-mail. We welcome your comments, please direct to e-HUM editor at ehumeditor@inareaumc.org.

Prayer Sunday For Bishop White

Both North and South Indiana Conference Committees on the Episcopacy are calling on all local churches to pray for our bishop on the Sunday nearest his birthday - Aug. 25.

'Ten Commandments' To Move

Last year, in a law suit filed by the Indiana Civil Liberties Union it was stated that the Ten Commandments monument displayed on public property in front of Mishawaka's City Hall violates the First Amendment requirement for the separation of church and state. As a result, the monument has been ordered to be removed. The 2,500-pound monument will be relocated to Mishawaka's First UMC. Rev. Lorin Clemenz is pastor.

Dan Evans Named Clarian Ceo

Daniel F. Evans, chancellor (legal advisor) for the South Indiana Conference and a lifelong United Methodist, will serve as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Clarian Health Partners while a national search continues for a permanent replacement for William Loveday who is retiring. Clarian is comprised of Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children.

Bishop Preaches On TV Sept 1

Bishop Woodie W. White is scheduled to preach Sept 1 on the radio program, "Protestant Hour." His sermon will also be seen on "Day One" on the Hallmark TV channel. To see if either program is available in your area click on the appropriate links on the www.day1.net site.

New 'Apartment Church' Starts

Pathways UMC, is a new church start in the Irish Hills apartment complex on South Bend's south side. It meets in Pastor Kevin Buckley's apartment living room for the time being, and is based on a Southern Baptist model for reaching high-density populations. Currently, the church is growing through small groups and community service projects. Read more about it in the September HUM News.

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UMs, Episcopalians Begin Dialogue

For the first time, the United Methodist and the Episcopal Churches are conducting a formal dialogue. The first meeting occurred recently in Atlanta. The dialogue teams considered "our common history, our similarities and our differences," and set a goal of "full communion in ministry, witness and mission."

UM Women Cheer Vote On Treaty

On July 30, more than four years after the letter-writing campaign, the first victory occurred for United Methodist Women and other advocates of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 12-9 to allow the convention to go before the whole Senate for a vote this fall. The 1979 convention requires nations to give equal rights to women for housing, employment, politics and health care.

Free Resources For 9/11 Events

The Council of Bishops has called on UMs to observe Sept. 8 as a day of Commemoration for all who suffered from the violence on Sept. 11, 2001. Free worship and study resources and ideas are available by calling 800/672-1789 or download from this Internet site: www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp.

South Indiana -- PAUMCS Event: Sept. 10-11 at the Terre Haute Community Center

The South Indiana chapter of Professional Association of UMC Secretaries will meet for a continuing education event and mission project. Contact the Indianapolis East & West District office at 800/919-8164.

North Indiana - Annual Youth Rally: Sunday, Sept. 8 at Epworth Forest in North Webster, 12 noon - 6:45 p.m.

Christian musician Stacie Orrico will perform as well as Celia Whitler. The Rev. Steve Austin will keynote. Bring a sack supper. Cost: $10.00 per person (including adults) pre-registered by Sept. 5. ($12.00 walk-ins) More information at www.nicumc.org

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