Global UMC News of the Week

Black Methodists for Church Renewal approve a new structure, saying "we must readily acknowledge and intentionally build linkages beyond the shores of the United States of America for the cause of justice in every place and for all people": http://www.unyumc.org/news/detail/1581

Belmont UMC in Nashville and the Malawi UMC form on-going global partnership: http://www.umcmission.org/Learn-About-Us/News-and-Stories/2013/March/0315-Miracle-Offering

For St. Patrick's Day: What St. Patrick can teach United Methodists: http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=5259669&ct=9193369

Contribute to Methodist theological education in Africa by helping donate e-readers: http://www.gbod.org/misc/give-to-the-ereader-project

United Methodists react to the new head of another global Christian communion: the Roman Catholic Church: http://www.unitedmethodistreporter.com/2013/03/ums-comment-on-naming-of-new-pope/?utm_source=unitedmethodistreporter.com&utm_medium=twitter

Progress Update: UMCOR's Growing Impact on Global Health: http://www.umcmission.org/Find-Resources/New-World-Outlook-Magazine/2013/March-April-2013/0313-UMCOR-s-Growing-Impact

UMC exceeds goals for new church starts around the world: http://www.unitedmethodistreporter.com/2013/03/new-church-starts-up-in-u-s-and-abroad/?utm_source=unitedmethodistreporter.com&utm_medium=twitter

UMW helps organize International Women's Day rallies: http://umcconnections.org/2013/03/07/umw-organized-march-rallies-to-mark-international-womens-day/