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1. Henry-Crowe reflects on almost 50 years of ministry

   Retired from the United Methodist Board of Church and Society since December, Henry-Crowe says a United Nations seminar at age 16 launched a career focusing on peace and justice.

2. Bishop Meadors remembered as ‘giant of justice’

   Friends say Bishop Marshall L. “Jack” Meadors Jr., who died May 25, was a compassionate leader and dedicated activist on issues like child poverty, war and women’s rights.

3. Tackling a petitions conundrum

   The General Conference commission spent time grappling with what to do about petitions submitted by people who, for whatever reason, are no longer part of The United Methodist Church.

4. What to expect at the next General Conference

   The group that plans The United Methodist Church’s big legislative assembly is putting together the final details for holding the long-delayed General Conference next year in Charlotte, North Carolina. The group is as changed as the denomination it serves.

5. Knitting bonds of love and hope all over the world

   Methodist education is all about transforming lives. Being part of the International Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges and Universities is a way of feeling a part of something bigger than one’s own institution.

6. Wesley’s vision of education alive and well today

   Meeting in the United Kingdom, Methodist school leaders commemorate the founding of Kingswood School in Bath 275 years ago.

7. 2023 Hungary Annual Conference

   April 13-16, Szeged, Hungary and Comșești (Romania)

8. Remembering United Methodism’s maestro

   The Rev. Carlton R. “Sam” Young edited The United Methodist Hymnal but also stood out as a composer, arranger, conductor and scholar. He died May 21 at age 97.

9. 2023 Austria Provisional Annual Conference

   May 18-21, 2023, Linz, Upper Austria

10. Korean churches hope to continue shared mission work in Mongolia

    The United Methodist Mongolia Mission Initiative Summit gathered May 10-13 at Christ United Methodist Church in Honolulu with participants from Mongolia, South Korea and mainland America to discuss the ministry’s future and direction.