The Annual Conference Worship Team has put together some tools to help local churches plan and worship together in the spirit of the Annual Conference theme, Living the NET-Work.  A planning outline, bulletin sample and other resources are available. Conference Sunday is June 15, 2008. Visit www.neumc.org/ac08worship or click on the title above.

Five people die of AIDS every minute. In the same amount of time, nine more people are infected with HIV. This epidemic produces mind-boggling numbers that can make one feel hopeless to alleviate the suffering caused by this incurable disease. The United Methodist Church is responding to God's call through a unified strategy and funding source for addressing the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. The Global AIDS Fund was established in 2004, with a goal of raising at least $8 million by 2008. ADVANCE #982345.

April 4 marks the 40th year since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In a reflection written for his church newsletter, Rev. Dr. William C. Trench, Senior Pastor of the East Greenwich UMC, East Greenwich, RI, wrote of his experience at Wesleyan University in a time of changing race relations. With Bill's permission, we share this powerful reflection here.

DVD NOW AVAILABLE! “Living for Giving” is a 5-session study that helps uncover the biblical and theological basis for the practice of stewardship as a spiritual discipline. Using a format similar to Disciple Bible Study, each session has a video clip, discussion questions, and a life application dramatic vignette. The study is perfect for small groups, Sunday School Classes, and church leaders and will be a great complement to the “Faith & Money” ministry.  Click on the story title above for more information.