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We asked Karla Kurtz, member at Luminary United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge District: Karla Kurtz 12-7-11
"What book is lying on your nightstand?"                    
    

How to Survive Losing Vision: Managing and Overcoming Progressive Blindness Because of Retinal Disease, by Helen J. Harris

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Advent dove UMC.org 12-7-11
Peace offering 

Website collects Christmas resources in one place
 

Need an Advent video? "Blessing of the Toys" liturgy? 

Ideas for Christmas on a Sunday?

 

UMC.org has organized its Advent and Christmas resources into one easy-to-use site ... because we all could use a little peace and ease right now. 

   

Message from Bethlehem

Women bishops to holy land 12-7-11
Ten women bishops
travel to Palestine, Israel
 

"We came to the land of Jesus to stand in solidarity with women working for peace. We heard their voices, listened to their stories, and came away disturbed but hopeful," said United Methodist Bishop Deborah L. Kiesey, head of a ecumenical delegation of 10 women bishops who traveled to Palestine and Israel last month.

 

The pilgrimage inspired a pledge to action and a "Gift to the Church," an Advent litany. 


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Make the yuletide bright

  

vacation chair on beach 12-7-11
Number of vacation days
related to clergy blood pressure,
Duke researchers say 
 
While Advent and Christmas typically mean a long holiday break for most people in the pews, it's one of the busiest times of the year for clergy. A study of United Methodist pastors in North Carolina provides incentive for preachers to find some down time before or after the festivities.
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