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Prayer Vigil Creates Space for Healing Amidst Oil Spill Grief
Written: 7/7/2010
(Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.) Pray without ceasing. That’s just what those gathered at Point Washington UMC in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. did for 24-hours on July 1 & 2. The church hosted an interfaith community prayer vigil for the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, drawing approximately 200 people ...
Adding My Small Amount
Written: 7/6/2010
-Bishop Paul L. Leeland
The Lord’s Power Shall be Known to His Servants. Isaiah 66:14
(July 6, 2010) It was a small gesture; a small gesture that hopefully encouraged others.
My family and I recently vacationed on the Gulf Coast, and it was wonderful. We deliberately chose to vacation...
Food Bank Chosen as Finalist in $100,000 Grant Competition
Written: 7/1/2010
(Montgomery, Ala.) The Bay Area Food Bank, serving 24 counties in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, is one of four national finalists in the Today Show’s "What Do You Care About Today" promotion. The winning non-profit agency will receive a $100,000 grant from Pepsi.
The Food Bank ...
2010 Annual Conference: In Brief
Written: 6/15/2010
(Montgomery, Ala.) The 2010 Alabama–West Florida Annual Conference was held June 6-9 in Montgomery, Ala., with the theme “Partnership in the Gospel: Nurturing Disciples.” Bishop Paul L. Leeland, presiding over his second Annual Conference session since becoming the resident b...
Mission Volunteer Opportunities: New Website Feature
Written: 5/28/2010
The AWF Conference website has an exciting new feature – a listing of mission volunteer opportunities! The best part about this new feature is that any church, organization, or mission agency may submit a mission opportunity and anyone can search these listings to find ways to c...
Connectionalism: Perspective from Susan Hunt
Written: 5/28/2010
(Susan Hunt) As we gear up for the 2010 AWF Annual Conference session, I am reminded of the beauty of the connectional system that is the United Methodist Church. We join together and work together and learn together because as many we are stronger than we would be on our own. We shar...
Church Spotlight: Tanner-Williams UMC Celebrates 'Millionaires'
Written: 5/28/2010
Tanner-Williams United Methodist Church celebrates Millionaires!
(Susan Hunt) Tanner Williams United Methodist Church in the Mobile District has formed a special partnership with the Tanner Williams Elementary school, just a few short blocks down the street. As an official &...
Tallassee FUMC Raises Money for Mission Through Stained Glass
Written: 5/28/2010
(Susan Hunt) These hand-made stained glass crosses are a local mission project of the First United Methodist Church of Tallassee, Ala. This is an excellent example of how any church can use talents and opportunities within their own congregation to support local mission projects.
These crosses are ...
Conference Team Returns from Haiti; Second Team Leaves in August
Written: 5/27/2010
(Susan Hunt) The group of 5 gathered at Frazer Memorial UMC in Montgomery on May 11 at noon to head to Haiti. This was our first conference UMVIM (United Methodist Volunteers In Mission) team to work with UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), UMVIM and the United Methodist Church in Hai...
Churches Provide Hope to Communities in Midst of Oil Spill
Written: 5/12/2010
(Navarre, FL) On Monday, May 10 concerned pastors serving churches along the coastal areas of the Alabama - West Florida Annual Conference gathered to pray. Their prayers were for the ecological, economic, and spiritual impacts facing their areas of ministry as a result of the April 20 British ...
A Word From Bishop Paul Leeland: Gulf Coast Oil Spill
Written: 5/5/2010
May 5, 2010
A word from Bishop Paul L. Leeland:
Our hearts are greatly saddened for those who lost their lives and for those who sustained injuries in the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20. We continue to pray for their fami...
May 5 Disaster Response Update
Written: 5/5/2010
Click here for the May 5, 2010 AWF Conference Disaster Response Update, detailing efforts in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennesse, and the Gulf of Mexico....
Alabama - West Florida selected as pilot conference for new scouting ministry post
Written: 4/19/2010
Nashville agency seeks adults who love scouting
(GCUMM :: NASHVILLE, Tenn.) The United Methodist Office of Scouting Ministries is looking for advocates to help Alabama - West Florida Conference churches establish and expand scouting ministry opportunities.
The National Office...
Methodist Churches Serve Montgomery Together: Great Day of Service
Written: 4/19/2010
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(Montgomery, Ala.) Three Montgomery churches involving nearly 2,000 volunteers partnered together on Saturday, April 10th, for a “Great Day of Service” for the community. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church, and Frazer Memorial United...
Bishop's Confirmation Retreat Encourages Exploration
Written: 4/1/2010
“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12
(Leigh Meekins) The annual AWF Conference Bishops' Confirmation Retreat was held January 29-31 at Blue Lake C...
Bishop Appoints Daniel, Pridgeon to AWF Cabinet
Written: 4/1/2010
Bishop Paul L. Leeland has recently announced two new appointments to the AWF Conference Cabinet. Both appointments are effective July 1, 2010.
Gary Daniel
(Montgomery, Ala. - March 21, 2010) Bishop Paul L. Leeland announces today that Rev. Gary Daniel has been appointed as the District...
Huntingdon and First UMC Announce Partnership for Community Programs
Written: 4/1/2010
(Huntingdon College) At a news conference held earlier today, Huntingdon College and First United Methodist Church, Montgomery, announced plans to use the former Cloverdale School building as a site for the development and delivery of programs that will enrich the lives of those in the Montgome...
United Methodists & Healthcare: A Fact Sheet
Written: 3/25/2010
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On Sunday, March 21, 2010, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation related to health care reform. In a speech prior to the vote, Speaker Nancy Pelosi referred to organizations expressing support for “this legislation.”...
United Methodists & Gambling: Perspective from Bishop Paul Leeland
Written: 3/24/2010
(Montgomery, Ala.) Lately, our homes have been bombarded with information, actions and tension surrounding the issue of gambling. Whether this comes to us through local television, newspapers, the Internet or even casual conversation with friends, the question is the same, “should we...
Hello World
Written: 3/24/2010
Below is the text of a speech given by the Rev. Dr. Thomas Lane Butts, Pastor Emeritus of First United Methodist Church of Monroeville, Ala., on the occasion of the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Protestant Hour/Day 1 on March 2, 2010. The speech was delivered at the Piedmonth Driving ...