North Indiana Conference News

College Students in Missions to be Celebrated at Annual Conference Dinner

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:41:00 EST

A dinner celebrating college students in missions will take place on Thursday May 29 at 5:15pm at the Wesley Foundation at Purdue during Annual Conference. The dinner is sponsored by the NIC Higher Education and Campus Ministry Team.

The dinner features food, art, photos, and stories from student mission trips to Costa Rica, Italy, India, Africa, and Anadarko Oklahoma (Native American).

Portland Trinity UMC Becomes Igniting Ministry Welcoming Church

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:54:19 EST

Congratulations to Trinity United Methodist Church in Portland, Ind., on becoming an Official Welcoming Congregation, awarded by the Igniting Ministry team of United Methodist Communications.

North Indiana Ranks Third in Meals for Millions Campaign

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:52:57 EST

The Society of St. Andrew, a food reclamation ministry, ranked the North Indiana Conference third in its top ten conferences contributing to the Meals for Millions campaign that received matching funds from the Feinstein Foundations to assist hunger-fighting agencies nationwide based on the pledges and contributions received before April 30.

Where are the Young Adults?

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:52:02 EST

In a recent article that, in part, relies on the book After the Baby Boomers by Robert Wuthnow (Princeton University Press, 2007), Ann Michel of Wesley Theological Seminary provides some interesting information on the presence and absence of young adults in the church and what this may mean for the future.

New Church Stats Leader to Hit the Ground Running

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:50:03 EST

The Rev. Thomas G. Butcher is a man on a mission. And the mission is a daunting one: create new places for new people, while renewing existing congregations. The good news is � Butcher is not alone.

Other UMC Constitutional Amendments Headed Our Way

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:48:53 EST

General Conference passed a number of other amendments to the church�s constitution, which now await action from annual conferences. All constitutional amendments approved by a two-thirds vote of Ge

Annual Conferences Asked to Ratify Changes in Church Structure

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:47:04 EST

The 2008 General Conference, which met earlier this month in Fort Worth, Texas, reflected changing demographics, as membership has shrunk in the United States while growing in Africa and the Philippines and parts of Europe.

This gathering was less centered on issues confined to the United States than at previous assemblies.

Peace With Justice Sunday May 18

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:45:40 EST

Your gift offers The United Methodist Church a voice in advocating for peace and justice at home and around the world.

Peace with Justice Sunday is celebrated the Sunday after Pentecost. That�s May 18 this year.

UMCOR Responds to Myanmar Cyclone

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:25:24 EST

NEW YORK, May 7, 2008 � Cyclone Nargis tore through Myanmar (Burma) May 2 with unexpected fury, causing a tidal surge that swept inland that devastated Myanmar�s most populated regions leaving homes and businesses flattened and families forever changed.

Satellite images reveal extensive damage along the entire costal plain.

Bishop to Speak at NIC UMW Breakfast

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:20:40 EST

North Indiana United Methodist Women are honored that Bishop Mike Coyner will speak at their breakfast in the John Purdue Room in Stone Hall at Purdue University on Friday, May 30 at 7:00 a.m. The cost is $6.25 and reservations deadline is May 16.