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Traditional or contemporary? We all have a preference when it comes to worship styles. What may be surprising is that a recent study by the United Methodist Church shows offering a contemporary worship is one mark of a vital church. Mallory McCall explores what elements make up “contemporary worship,” and why there is more to consider than just the music.
We have two Q&As this week: Former UMR staffer Amy Forbus spoke with Laura Hobgood-Oster about her new book The Friends We Keep and why it’s important to care for the animal kingdom, and Bill Fentum spoke with director Rob Reiner on his movie Flipped and the difficulty in marketing non-blockbusters.
In notable stories for the denomination, the Missouri Conference has been refining its Safe Sanctuaries program to keep children safe, and is ready to share it with other conferences. Fred Koenig has the report. And Bishop James K. Mathews died Sept. 8 at the age of 97. Heather Hahn has the story of his life, his service to the United Methodist church and his lifelong passion for mission work and evangelism.
In commentaries, Andrew Thompson challenges us to rethink church by remembering what the church is all about; Dan Dick puts a positive spin on our aging denomination; and Donald Haynes thinks it’s time we put an end to the annual Charge Conference.
Don’t miss stories on retirees finding new purpose through mission trips, how ZOE Ministries helps orphans, History of Hymns and more!
Enjoy!
Blessings,
Robin Russell, Managing Editor
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