New staff member takes young people's ministries to next level

Dave Sippel says he’ll work to connect young people from across the conference and those who are in ministry with them, providing resources and support that help them grow as leaders and discern their call to ministry.

Dave Sippel has seen ministry with young people from a variety of angles during his 17 years of experience. Now, he’s bringing what he has learned to his new job helping young people and workers in the ministry grow and connect. Full Story
 

Foundation names new president

The Rev. Wee-Li Tan stands outside the Florida United Methodist Center in Lakeland, which houses the Florida United Methodist Foundation.

The Florida United Methodist Foundation has named the Rev. Wee-Li Tan its new president effective this fall, following a national search. He succeeds the Rev. Thomas W. Marston, who is retiring after 18 years of service, becoming the foundation’s fifth president. Full Story
 

Church, ecumenical group hold 911 gathering for peace

Trinity United Methodist Church in Gainesville and the Gainesville Interfaith Forum invite all members of the community to a time of fellowship and remembrance for those who died in the terrorist attacks in 2001. The gathering Sept. 10 and 11 is a response to Dove World Outreach Center’s plans to host an International Day of Burning the Qur'an Sept. 11.  Full Story
  

Donors respond slowly to Pakistan floods


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