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Depart ments
04 Just Thinking 06 it Worked for Us
Cards illustrate grace; ‘small jobs’ gift sparks ministry; 400 come for supper
18 The World is My Parish
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united Methodism moving toward official recognition in Vietnam
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listen to Common good Radio; chat with Infoserv; gather creative ministry tools; link to Judicial Council reports
22 church Rethought
A world-changing weekend
24 letters
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26 last Thoughts
Publisher larry Hollon sees dancing children usher in the kingdom of god.
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Features
08 i Pledge Allegiance...
Meet several united Methodists who act when they find civil laws and policies conflicting with their understanding of god’s law. What do patriotic symbols in the sanctuary indicate about our allegiance to god?
14 Tennessee Flood Appeal
uMCOR issues a special appeal for survivors of spring storms throughout the southeastern united states.
15 Facebook Farewell
good-byes can be tricky for pastors and parishioners alike. Increasing use of social media for pastoral care adds some new wrinkles.
16 clergy electors increase
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In 2007 more than 20 percent of clergy members of annual conferences could not vote for delegates to the 2008 general and jurisdictional conferences. A new constitutional amendment changes that for some.
The people of The uniTed meThodisT church
July/augusT 2010
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Interpreter - July/August 2010