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	World Methodist Council - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ecumenics and Dialogue is engaged in ecumenical dialogue with the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, the Lutheran World Federation and the World Alliance of Reformed Churches.
		Recipients of the World Methodist Peace Award include: Habitat for Humanity International, Nelson Mandela, Jimmy Carter, Boris Trajkovski, former President of Macedonia; the Community of Sant'Egidio in Rome, and the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo in Argentina.
		One ministry of the World Methodist Council is the World Methodist Evangelism Institute in Atlanta, Georgia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/World_Methodist_Council (764 words)

	John Wesley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Methodists, under Wesley's direction, became leaders in many social justice issues of the day including prison reform and abolitionism movements.
		From 1739 onward Wesley and the Methodists were persecuted by clergymen and magistrates.
		He continues to be the primary theological interpreter for Methodists the world over; the largest Wesleyan body being The United Methodist Church.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/John_Wesley (3540 words)

	Crosswalk.com - World Methodists Affirm Jesus as One Savior (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The World Methodist Council was organized in 1881 at Wesley's Chapel in London.
		The council's offices are in Lake Junaluska, N.C. The United Church of Canada is an example of a united church that belongs to the council.
		Churches in the Methodist tradition stand within the continuity of the one universal Church, confessing the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Savior, worshipping the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, preaching the one gospel, and accepting the authority of the holy Scriptures, and the creeds of the early church.
	crosswalk.com /partner/Article_Display_Page/0,,PTID70668\|CHID188643\|CIID698982,00.html (771 words)

	Report on Current Status of Methodist-Catholic Relations
		During the past year, at the request of the WMC, Methodist theologians Professor Geoffrey Wainwright (co-chair of the Methodist-Catholic Dialogue Commission) and Bishop Walter Klaiber prepared a draft of a text wherein the Methodist understanding of justification and its relationship to the agreements reached in the JDDJ were theologically explained and substantiated.
		The statement indicates Methodist acceptance of the basic consensus statements of the JDDJ and of the specifically Lutheran and Catholic explanations in the text (noting that these diverse emphases should not be communion-dividing), and sets forth the distinctive Methodist emphases on the doctrine of justification and related doctrines.
		The Commission is presently studying the relationship between Catholic and Methodist definitions of what essentially constitutes the Church, and is in the process of preparing a report which would be presented to authorities in the Catholic Church and the World Methodist Council in two years' time.
	www.ewtn.com /library/CURIA/PCCUMECA.HTM (1204 words)

	Catholic-Methodist Relations in 2004
		Methodists, for their part, tend towards an inclusive definition of Church; hence, on the basis of our common Trinitarian faith, they recognize the Catholic Church as a true church and a means of grace for salvation.
		Differences between Methodists and Catholics lie principally in the area of ecclesiology, and the Commission's hope is that its current work on the nature and mission of the Church will lay the foundations to address the sacramentality of the Church and of ordination, episcopal ministry in apostolic succession and the Petrine ministry.
		It is hoped that the desire and intent of the WMC member churches to be affiliated with the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification could be confirmed and celebrated at the next meeting of the World Methodist Conference in July 2006.
	www.ewtn.com /library/Theology/cathmeth04.HTM (1064 words)

	World Methodist Council
		These churches in the Methodist family stand within the continuity of the one universal Church, confessing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, worshipping the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, preaching the one gospel, accepting the authority of the holy scriptures, and the creeds of the early Church.
		The World Methodist Family traces its roots from the Wesleys, John, Charles, and Susanna in the 18th century in England.
		As a Christian World Communion, the World Methodist Council is unique with a full-time World Director of Evangelism and a World Methodist Evangelism Institute connected to a major University.
	www.worldmethodist.org /wmc.htm (218 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Methodism
		The term "Methodist" was a pejorative college nickname that was given to a small society of students at Oxford, who met together between 1729 and 1735 for the purpose of mutual improvement.
		Methodist districts often correspond approximately, in geographical terms, to the dioceses of the Church of England.
		Methodist Episcopal circuit riders from New York State began to arrive in the Kingston region on the north-east shore of Lake Ontario in the early 1790s.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Methodism (3756 words)

	GBGM Feature
		The councilâs world evangelism committee is calling for Methodists around the world to follow John Wesleyâs example of setting aside Thursdays for prayer and fasting.
		A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the World Methodist Peace Award to Boris Trajkovski, president of the Republic of Macedonia, Sept. 18.
		Klaiber, who serves on the presidium of the World Methodist Council, believes the council could be strengthened to become "a real connection" for Methodist bodies on a global level.
	gbgm-umc.org /global_news/full_article.cfm?articleid=1185 (1083 words)

	The Call Web Exclusive - November 10, 2004
		The World Methodist Council executive committee meeting, held Sept. 15-18 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, were highlighted by the adoption of two resolutions.
		During the meetings, as part of my participation on the Social and International Affairs Committee of the World Methodist Council, I was privileged to see firsthand some of the ministries existing in Port Elizabeth and the surrounding communities – all supported by the Methodist Church of Southern Africa.
		The WMC is now preparing for meetings of the entire World Methodist Council and the following World Methodist Conference gathering that will take place in Seoul, South Korea, in 2006, under the theme: "God in Christ Reconciling." It was a privilege and blessing to represent the Holston Conference on the WMC.
	www.holstonconference.com /thecall/04_nov10_council.html (648 words)

	Christian Today > Christian News, Updated Daily > Salvation Army & World Methodist Council Meet Under Common ...
		On the other hand, the difference in the belief of Sacraments between the Salvationist and Methodist was highlighted by Lars Lydholm from Denmark Salvation Army in his address "A Salvation Army perspective on the Doctrine of the Church and the Sacraments".
		Methodist co-chair of the dialogue, Professor Dr Paul Chilcote further developed the dialogue in his remarks on a Methodist understanding of "Eucharist Among the Means of Grace".
		The Methodist commitment to education as a means of alleviating social inequality and promoting spiritual responsibility was outlined by the Rev Dr Angela Shier-Jones in her paper on ‘The Church and the World: Christianity and Culture from a Wesleyan Perspective’.
	www.christiantoday.com /news/church/salvation.army.world.methodist.council.meet.under.common.wesleyan.heritage/348.htm (712 words)

	Upper Room \| Devotional
		Seven different Methodist bodies from the United States participate in the WMC -- the United Methodist, the African Methodist Episcopal, the Christian Methodist Episcopal, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion and the Free Methodist churches, the Wesleyan Church, and the Church of the Nazarene.
		In 2001, a resolution was passed by the WMC conference that in 2001-2006 Methodists around the world would join together in fasting, praying, and witnessing, in order that the world will come to know Jesus Christ.
		World Methodist Evangelism has developed a textbook (Faith-Sharing: Dynamic Christian Witnessing by Invitation) that is available through Discipleship Resources, which publishes materials for churches to use in nurturing believers (www.discipleshipresources.org).
	www.upperroom.org /Devotional/prayer.asp?issuedate=5/19/2005 (798 words)

	World Methodist delegation meets with Pope Benedict - UMC.org
		A World Methodist Council delegation discussed ecumenical relations during a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican.
		Mbang, who is chairperson of the council, reminded Pope Benedict that the World Methodist Council congratulated the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation in 1999 when they jointly signed the Joint Declaration on the Document of Justification.
		In the intervening years, the World Methodist Council has been working on a process whereby the council could become associated with this agreement.
	www.umc.org /site/c.gjJTJbMUIuE/b.1302205/k.D735/World_Methodist_delegation_meets_with_Pope_Benedict.htm (364 words)

	wfn.org \| World Methodist Council emphasizes prayer
		Oystein Olsen, United Methodist bishop of the Northern Europe area, set the tone for the executive committee's Sept. 16-22 meeting with a hearty welcome and a rousing rendition of "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" at the opening devotional service.
		Methodist bishops, clergy and laity from around the world gathered in the beautiful Centralkirken (Central United Methodist Church) in Oslo each day to "do the work for God and his people," said His Eminence Sunday Mbang, chairperson of the council and leader of the Methodist Church in Nigeria.
		Each of the council's 78 member churches around the globe is encouraged to contribute.
	www.wfn.org /2002/10/msg00017.html (925 words)

	Global Ministries - 19th World Methodist Conference, Seoul
		World Methodist ConferenceÂ met in Seoul, Korea, from July 20-24, 2006.Â The quadrennial event brought together Methodists from some 80 countries to consider common interests, including theology, mission, ecumenical relations, and world affairs.
		The event was sponsored by the World Methodist Council, which is an association of Methodist denominations.Â That council and the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women met in Seoul prior to the conference.
		World Methodists have unanimously approved a resolution authorizing further dialogue with the Roman Catholic Church, with the stated aim of "full communion in faith, mission and sacramental life."Â Read more...
	new.gbgm-umc.org /news/themes/19thworldmethconf (412 words)

	GBGM Feature
		A Kenyan Methodist bishop who spoke out against the violent regime of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin is the 2005 recipient of the World Methodist Peace Award.
		Imathiu was president of the World Methodist Council from 1986 to 1991, the first African to serve in this capacity.
		As council president, Imathiu reinforced the World Methodist Council's call for the people in South Africa to be set free from apartheid, and he led a delegation that met with President P.W. Botha of South Africa.
	gbgm-umc.org /global_news/full_article.cfm?articleid=3804 (646 words)

	Committee Members \| Current Openings: Representative to the World Methodist Council (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The World Methodist Council is made up of 500 persons who are nominated by their respective churches to represent their church at the meeting of the council July 18-19, 2006, in Seoul, South Korea.
		Between meetings of the council, the Executive Committee and the council's officers exercise the functions of the council.
		Council members serve at their own expense, often without support from their church.
	www.united-church.ca /nominations/openings/050909.shtm (275 words)

	wfn.org \| Church of Nazarene joins World Methodist Council
		The Rev. Joe Hale, top WMC staff executive, had told the committee before the vote that the Church of the Nazarene's application was significant.
		The first is world evangelism, in which the Nazarene church has worked with the WMC's evangelism director, the Rev. Eddie Fox, and his staff.
		With the Church of the Nazarene's membership in the WMC, the largest Wesleyan church that currently is outside the council is the Pentecostal Methodist Church of Chile, Hale said.
	www.wfn.org /1999/09/msg00171.html (521 words)

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		The World Methodist Council is the international organization which links the family or Methodist and related United Churches in 107 countries.
		As the official representative of Methodism on the ecumenical scene it dialogues with counterpart world communions such as Roman Catholic, World Alliance of Reformed Churches, Orthodox, and Anglican, and the WMC's office in Geneva works with the world Council of Churches.
		The World Methodist Council maintains a museum at the international headquarters at Lake Junaluska NC, and overseas the Old Rectory in Epworth, England where lodging may be obtained.
	www.gbgm-umc.org /interrelig/worldmethodistcouncil.html (422 words)

	Origins:
		The World Methodist Council is composed of 74 church bodies with common roots in the Methodist tradition.
		The 500-member council is a self-governing body deriving its advisory and administrative authority from the churches that constitute its membership.
		The Council gathered in Brighton, England, July 24 to conduct its administrative and executive activities prior to the convening of the World Methodist Conference July 26 - July 31.
	www.gborocollege.edu /prescorner/brighton.html (1100 words)

	World Methodist Council elects Barrett as chairperson - UMC.org
		Barrett was elected by the council and installed at the July 24 closing worship service of the World Methodist Conference.
		He described being deeply moved the first time he experienced the World Methodist Conference, the parade of banners, the passing of the peace, and finally, the Lord's Supper, where 3,000 people shared the bread and wine together.
		Mbang is prelate of the Methodist Church in Nigeria.
	www.umc.org /site/c.gjJTJbMUIuE/b.1885819/k.29EA/World_Methodist_Council_elects_Barrett_as_chairperson.htm (759 words)

	World Methodist Council's New Document is Set To Divide the Church
		Council members, meeting in Brighton ahead of the 18th World Methodist Conference from 25 to 31 July, formally endorsed the funding appeal, known as Achieving the Vision.
		As a Methodist district superintendent George H. Freeman was used to travelling, but now he has given up the district and will travel the world.
		Freeman, from the United States, took over as general secretary of the World Methodist Council during its conference in Brighton, England, which ended on 31 July.
	www.cephasministry.com /methodists_world_methodist_council.html (440 words)

	H. Fox: ZoomInfo Business People Information
		Eddie Fox, World Director of Evangelism for the World Methodist Council, and his wife Mary Nell were the invited guests of the Royal Family of Tonga.
		The Methodist people began [ in Tonga ] and ended the celebration [ in Western Samoa ] on their knees, praying the Lord's Prayer in the opening and closing of the unique day : `Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven'.
		Eddie Fox is the World Director of Evangelism, the World Methodist Council.
	www.zoominfo.com /people/fox_h._6239015.aspx (1420 words)

	Woman elected to chair World Methodist Council (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) --The World Methodist Council elected an American woman on Thursday to lead the 32-million member church.
		Frances Alguire of New Buffalo, Mich., a retired nurse and mother of two, is the first woman and the first lay person to chair the Methodist Council.
		The first Methodist church in Brazil was founded in 1867.
	www.chron.com /content/chronicle/world/96/08/16/methodists.2-0.html (135 words)

	Catholic World News : Pope encourages Methodists on theological accord
		Vatican, Dec. 09, 2005 (CWNews.com) - During a December 9 meeting with leaders of the World Methodist Council, Pope Benedict XVI (bio - news) encouraged the move by Methodist leaders to endorse the theological accord on justification that was signed by Catholic and Lutheran leaders in 1999.
		The Pope also thanked the Methodist group, led by Bishop Sunday Mbang of Nigeria, for sending representatives to the funeral of Pope John Paul II (bio - news) and to the Mass inaugurating his own pontificate.
		Bishop Mbang recalled that the Council had called for dialogue with other Christian bodies, and the World Methodist Council, he noted with pride, was among the first Protestant groups to respond.
	www.cwnews.com /news/viewstory.cfm?recnum=41168 (401 words)

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		The World Methodist Council is a Christian World Communion comprised of seventy-six member Churches from more than 132 countries of the world, reaching more than 75 million people in the name of Jesus Christ.
		The World Methodist Conference also meets every five years and is a larger gathering of believers in the Methodist/Wesleyan family.
		O behalf of the Woirld Methodist Council, I welcome you to the 19th World Methodist Conference under the theme "God in Christ Reconciling." We pray that your experience in Korea will be rewarding and that the Conference will enable you and your Church to become powerful agents of reconciliation in the world today.
	www.signup4.net /public/ap.aspx?EID=GODI10E&OID=145 (406 words)

	World Methodist Council Youth Committee
		Casimira Rodriquez Romero was honored in November with the 2003 World Methodist Peace Award for her work with domestic workers in Bolivia and throughout Latin America.
		The World Methodist Peace Award was given to Casimira for her work with household workers, the strong Christian witness she brings to her work and the lives of the young women she meets.
		The World Methodist Council began the World Methodist Peace Award in 1971 in Dublin, Ireland.
	www.worldmethodistyouth.org /index.htm (574 words)

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