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Creating a Holy Lent
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Archives > 2009 Archives > January-February 2009 > Creating a Holy Lent
(last updated: 2/14/2012)
Two months after the evergreen and the candles of the Advent wreath had been put away, the Rev. Preston Price, a newly retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, would again use candles as a focal point for the worship liturgy.
The New Worship Question: To Tweet or Not To Tweet
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Archives > 2009 Archives > November-December 2009 > The New Worship Question: To Tweet or Not To Tweet
(last updated: 10/30/2009)
The Rev. Matthew Johnson discovered Twitter a year ago at a conference. He marveled at the way the odd collection of questions and comments projected on a screen and referred to as a Twitter-feed turned %22a rather large and passive event into an interactive and oddly relational experience.%22
Churches connect internationally through YouTube
Home > Interpreter Magazine > It Worked For Us > Churches connect internationally through YouTube
(last updated: 8/20/2009)
A desire to cement the bonds of a partnership with a congregation in the East German Conference led Homestead Park United Methodist Church in Munhall, Pa., to turn to YouTube.
Lights ... Camera ... Worship!
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Archives > 2009 Archives > September-October 2009 > Lights ... Camera ... Worship!
(last updated: 8/20/2009)
On Sunday mornings in Indianapolis, people crowd into a movie theater, settle into their seats with sodas and popcorn ... and have church.
Rethink Church: 'Mind-popping'
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Archives > 2009 Archives > May-June 2009 > Rethink Church: 'Mind-popping'
(last updated: 4/16/2009)
It took the Rev. Lance Carrithers just five minutes to respond to an electronic Facebook post paging %22excitees%22 willing to share their thoughts on The United Methodist Church's new awareness campaign 2 Rethink Church. The senior pastor at First United Methodist Church in Dodge City, Kan., has been hooked on the notion of rethinking church ever since he read an introductory article in Interpreter in January.
Rockin' at 'Tha C'
Home > Interpreter Magazine > It Worked For Us > Rockin' at 'Tha C'
(last updated: 4/15/2009)
When the Rev. Emanuel Cleaver III, former pastor of Centennial United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Mo., decided to reach out to young adults in the neighborhood, he borrowed an idea from a Chicago church. In March 2008, Cleaver started a hip-hop-themed worship experience called %22Tha C.%22
On the path to reach new people
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Archives > 2009 Archives > March-April 2009 > On the path to reach new people
(last updated: 2/25/2009)
The United Methodist Church's vision for its annual conferences to plant 650 new congregations is Wesleyan at its very core, with the laity playing an essential leadership role.
United Methodists asked to aRethink Church'
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Archives > 2009 Archives > January-February 2009 > United Methodists asked to aRethink Church'
(last updated: 1/8/2009)
The buzz has begun. Even before the first ads hit the pages of national magazines or TV commercials begin to air, United Methodists are talking about a new awareness campaign.
UMC 101: Book of Discipline and Book of Resolutions
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Archives > 2008 Archives > November-December 2008 > UMC 101: Book of Discipline and Book of Resolutions
(last updated: 10/10/2008)
United Methodists frequently joke that pastors are more likely to seek guidance from The Book of Discipline than the Bible. So, who wrote that book and what does it contain?
Domestic Violence Prevention Month
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Idea Mart > Domestic Violence Prevention Month
(last updated: 8/21/2008)
October is designated as Domestic Violence Prevention Month. President Bush declared in 2003 that it be observed in the United States to recognize that despite efforts of prevention and rehabilitation, the violence continues in every community.
70s fashion show raises funds to combat hunger
Home > Interpreter Magazine > It Worked For Us > 70s fashion show raises funds to combat hunger
(last updated: 8/18/2008)
A '70s fashion show raised $1,500 for food ministries at Satanta (Kan.) United Methodist Church.
Camp combines music education and service
Home > Interpreter Magazine > It Worked For Us > Camp combines music education and service
(last updated: 8/18/2008)
Music Mission Camp offered by Central United Methodist Church in Rogers, Ark., involves youth in helping children at churches around the world learn music while adult volunteers provide service work.
Church transforms parking lot into worship setting
Home > Interpreter Magazine > It Worked For Us > Church transforms parking lot into worship setting
(last updated: 8/18/2008)
Bright sun, great music and powerful stories of faith attracted a large crowd to Sunday in the Square, sponsored by Parkrose United Methodist Church in Portland, Ore. With the cooperation of local businesses, a parking lot on a busy street was transformed by the congregation's Vine Time Praise Band and enthusiastic worshipers on the Sunday after Labor Day in 2007
Breaking out of the 'Sunday Box'
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Archives > 2008 Archives > July-August 2008 > Breaking out of the 'Sunday Box'
(last updated: 6/17/2008)
It's Sunday morning. Mom the nurse goes to work at the hospital. Dad the soccer coach takes the kids to a tournament. And once again, the family's schedule keeps them away from regular Sunday worship together.
Life after Fort Worth: Now what???
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Archives > 2008 Archives > July-August 2008 > Life after Fort Worth: Now what???
(last updated: 6/17/2008)
Adios, Fort Worth. The votes have all been tallied. The bleary-eyed delegates are catching up on their sleep in the comfort of their own beds. The petitions, plenaries and parliamentary procedures are over for another four years. But the impact of General Conference 2008 is only beginning to be felt.
Multicultural, ethnic churches embrace changing U.S. population
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Archives > 2008 Archives > May-June 2008 > Multicultural, ethnic churches embrace changing U.S. population
(last updated: 4/17/2008)
When the Rev. Linda Loessberg-Zahl looks out over the congregation of Centennial United Methodist Church each Sunday, she sees a reflection of humanity's diversity.
Consider Easter Vigil to Greet the Risen Son
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Archives > 2008 Archives > March-April 2008 > Consider Easter Vigil to Greet the Risen Son
(last updated: 2/19/2008)
Bob Wild is a forward-thinking guy, but he seemed somewhat overzealous when he began asking for meditations to include in a Lenten devotional booklet while the Advent candles and poinsettias were still in the sanctuary at Trinity United Methodist Church in McMurray, Pa.
Non-Christmas Caroling
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Archives > 2008 Archives > March-April 2008 > Non-Christmas Caroling
(last updated: 2/13/2008)
Caroling has always been an important part of the Christmas season, but do you ever wonder if shut-ins or nursing home residents grow weary of hearing %22Away In a Manger%22 repeatedly in December? Do you think they feel neglected when Christmas is over and the groups stop coming?
Pentecost: the 'birthday' of the Christian church
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Idea Mart > Pentecost: the 'birthday' of the Christian church
(last updated: 2/13/2008)
Not long after Jesus' death and resurrection, His followers gathered for the celebration of Pentecost -- the Greek name for the Feast of Weeks, one of three great historical annual festivals of the Jews.
Check it Out: New listserv discusses contemporary music, worship
Home > Interpreter Magazine > Idea Mart > Check it Out: New listserv discusses contemporary music, worship
(last updated: 12/12/2007)
A new interactive listserv called Ruach focuses on contemporary music and worship. Sponsored by the General Board of Discipleship, it is designed for musicians, directors, singers, composers, pastors, worship planners, leaders, publishers and students.
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