Conference seeking representative to World Methodist Evangelism Institute seminar
The World Methodist Evangelism Institute is sponsoring the Brazil Regional Evangelism Seminar Aug. 17-24 in San Paulo, Brazil. Each conference has been invited to nominate a lay or clergy leader who has a commitment to missions and cross-cultural faith experiences. To see a copy of the informational flyer, go to www.wmei.ws. Notify Becky Biegger at: beckybiegger@nccumc.org if you are interested in attending.

Council of Bishops’ release pastoral letter on creation crisis
“God’s creation is in crisis and we cannot remain silent while God’s people and God’s planet suffer,” the Bishops of The United Methodist Church have said in a pastoral letter called “God’s Renewal Creation: A Call to Hope and Action.” A “Foundation Document” was also issued with the Pastoral Letter. The Bishops are suggesting that the “Pastoral Letter” or the “Pastoral in Liturgical Setting” could be read during a service of worship or a large gathering.  Another suggestion is to use the six-session study guides prepared for group leaders of adults and young people and for three sessions for teachers of children. Possibly using these studies during Lent would be appropriate but another time would also be appropriate. The study guides are available from Cokesbury. The “Pastoral Letter,” “Pastoral Letter in Liturgical Setting,” and “Foundation Document” can be downloaded in English, Spanish and Korean from http://nccumc.org/bishop/g-r-c/.