UMCOR Issues Statements Supporting Aid for Multiple Crises Around the World

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/umcor-logo-1.jpg” title_text=”umcor-logo (1)” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.10.4″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”umcor” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries has released statements this week responding to the multiple crises around the world, including the recent earthquake in […]

BSA Bankruptcy Affects United Methodist Congregations

The United Methodist Communications Office of Public Relations released the following letter regarding the ongoing Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case. Please refer to the letter for information on next steps for local United Methodist churches.

Methodist Le Bonheur Updates Clergy Visitation Policy

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North Little Rock FUMC Hosts Summer Social Justice Lunch and Learn Series

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/197522294_3966167393503397_2233917797454851449_n.jpg” alt=”nlrfumc” title_text=”nlrfumc” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”] The United Methodist Church has a long and rich history of concern for social justice, and North Little Rock First United Methodist Church is no different.  This summer, NLRFUMC is […]

Southwest District Hires New District Administrator

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Meyers-Jodie2.jpg” title_text=”Meyers, Jodie2″ align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ width=”50%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” alt=”jodie meyers” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The Southwest District of the Arkansas Conference announced today that Jodie Meyers has been hired as the new District Administrator, starting at the end of June. […]

Two New Chairs Highlight Perkins’ Wesleyan Connections

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Campbell-Miles.jpg” title_text=”Campbell-Miles” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] DALLAS (SMU) – Perkins School of Theology announces the appointment of two new holders of two endowed chairs: Dr. Rebekah Miles as the Susanna Wesley Centennial Professor of Practical Theology and Dr. […]

Bishops Reconsider May 8 Special Session of General Conference

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Council-of-Bishops.jpg” title_text=”Council of Bishops” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] WASHINGTON, D.C.  –  The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church met on Monday, March 22, 2021 in an additional meeting to consider pressing matters  related […]

Deadline nears for communications ministry scholarship and fellowship

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/fan-yang-kA0mgWDYgDY-unsplash-1.jpg” title_text=”fan-yang-kA0mgWDYgDY-unsplash” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”] Photo by fan yang on Unsplash [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Nashville, Tennessee – Persons interested in pursuing a career in religious communications are encouraged to explore education support offered by United Methodist Communications. Eligible parties […]

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for FUMC Russellville’s Manna House Food Pantry

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_1948-scaled-1.jpg” title_text=”IMG_1948″ align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” alt=”groundbreaking ceremony” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” name=”By Chris Becnel” position=”Director of Communications, FUMC Russellville” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] On Jan. 20, 2021, Manna House volunteers held a Dedication and Groundbreaking Ceremony for the […]

Lilly Endowment Invests $1M in Philander Smith College to Strengthen Ministries in Black and Small Churches

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Lilly-Award-Press-Relase-Art.jpg” title_text=”Lilly Award Press Relase Art” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” name=”By Carmen Bradford” position=”Philander Smith College” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (Dec. 21, 2020) – Philander Smith College is excited to be the […]