Heather Hahn, Author at United Methodist Connections

“As people of faith we know there is no storm or wind or water that can destroy the foundation of our faith and hope, which is in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.”

Tags: Disaster Response, Oklahoma tornado, prayer, UMCOR

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May 22

Oklahoma Tornado: Native American conference gears up to help

by Heather Hahn

The Rev. David Wilson. A UMNS photo by Ronny Perry.

In the wake of disaster, the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference often can help native families in ways that other agencies might overlook.

Tags: Disaster Response, Moore, Oklahoma, Oklahoma tornado

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May 21

Oklahoma Tornado: Church protects people and pets

by Heather Hahn

From left, siblings Taylor, Haylee, Clayton and Zane Chiarello grin with their pooches after the storm. Photo courtesy of the Rev. Randy Shrauner.

United Methodist Church of the Servant in Oklahoma City shelters people and their four-legged friends whenever dangerous storms draw near.

Tags: Disaster Response, Oklahoma tornado, tornadoes

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May 21

Oklahoma Tornado: Bishop Hayes urges strength after storm

by Heather Hahn

United Methodist Bishop Robert Hayes Jr. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMCom

Oklahoma Area Bishop Robert E. Hayes Jr. said bishops and other concerned United Methodists have called him to say they are keeping the storm-ravaged in prayer and are willing to help in any way they can.

Tags: Disaster Response, Oklahoma, Oklahoma tornado

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May 02

Bishops hold 2nd consecutive closed meeting

by Heather Hahn

Germany Area Bishop Rosemarie Wenner is handed roses from Bishop Peggy Johnson following the "passing of the gavel ceremony" in 2012. The ceremony marked her taking office as the Council of Bishops president. A UMNS photo by Kathleen Barry.

The gathering will be more like a retreat to exchange ideas, say bishops. Still, some longtime church observers say the meeting should be open.

Tags: 2013 Spring Meeting, Bishop, Council of Bishops, GC2012, Judicial Council, UMNS

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Mar 22

Top Discipleship exec to retire after 13 years

by Heather Hahn

A 2012 portrait of the Rev. Karen Greenwaldt. Photo by Gregory Byerline.

The Rev. Karen Greenwaldt plans to retire Dec. 31 after 13 years at helm of the United Methodist Board of Discipleship and more than 30 years as a staff member with the agency.

Tags: GBOD, Karen Greenwaldt, United Methodist Board of Discipleship

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Jan 17

Winkler to leave as top executive of United Methodist social advocacy agency

by Heather Hahn

Jim Winkler, who sometimes has been a lightning rod for controversy in advocating the church’s social positions, will depart this year as the top executive for the United Methodist Board of Church and Society.

Tags: Board of Church and Society, Book of Discipline, GBCS, General Conference, Jim Winkler, social advocacy

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Dec 17

Bledsoe nominated to lead Northwest Texas-N.M. area

by Heather Hahn

The South Central Jurisdiction College of Bishops has recommended Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe to fill the vacancy in the Northwest Texas/New Mexico Episcopal Area, which encompasses the Northwest Texas and New Mexico annual (regional) conferences. Bledsoe was forcibly retired this summer before the United Methodist Judicial Council, the denomination’s top court, ordered his immediate reinstatement.

Tags: Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe, Judicial Council, Northwest Texas-New Mexico Conference, South Central Jurisdiction

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Dec 05

Bishop’s reinstatement moves forward

by Heather Hahn

Bishop Janice Riggle Huie, president of the South Central Jurisdiction College of Bishops, announced today, Dec. 5, the next steps in following the ruling decision by the denomination’s top court to reinstate Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe, who was involuntarily retired this summer.

Tags: Bishop, Bledsoe, Council of Bishops

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Nov 19

Bishops take steps to reinstate Bledsoe by January

by Heather Hahn

Bishop Janice Riggle Huie, president of the South Central Jurisdiction College of Bishops, said on Monday, Nov. 19, that the hope is to reinstate Bledsoe by January 2013.

Tags: Bledsoe

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Nov 14

United Methodists, Mormons, Muslims team up for Sandy relief effort

by Heather Hahn

Think of it as a new version of them as a new variation on 3M. United Methodist volunteers joined with Muslims and Mormons, and together, they removed muck and debris from flood-damaged homes in Rockaway, Queens.

Tags: Disaster Response, Hurricane Sandy

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Nov 08

Give money, not stuff, to Hurricane Sandy survivors

by Heather Hahn

The pictures tell the story: piles of surplus donated clothing, abandoned in a parking lot. A relief worker sorting through mountains of “stuff.” The price for accepting unsolicited donations of clothing, food and other tangible goods is high, writes Julia Reischel in the Watershed Post.

Tags: Disaster Response, Hurricane Sandy

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Nov 08

Stuffing the bus for Staten Island

by Heather Hahn

For one family, the tragic loss of a friend in New York turned into a church-hosted donation drive and a small trailer full of supplies headed for Staten Island.

Tags: Disaster Response, Hurricane Sandy, New York

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Bishop Hayes urges prayer for storm-tossed

Oklahoma Tornado: Native American conference gears up to help

Oklahoma Tornado: Church protects people and pets

Oklahoma Tornado: Bishop Hayes urges strength after storm

Bishops hold 2nd consecutive closed meeting

Top Discipleship exec to retire after 13 years

Bledsoe nominated to lead Northwest Texas-N.M. area

Bishop’s reinstatement moves forward

Bishops take steps to reinstate Bledsoe by January

United Methodists, Mormons, Muslims team up for Sandy relief effort

Give money, not stuff, to Hurricane Sandy survivors

Stuffing the bus for Staten Island

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