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New director applies past work, new learnings
The Rev. Kendall Taylor says his work as an engineer, pastor and district superintendent have taught him some valuable lessons that he plans to apply to his work as the new director of the Office of Congregational Transformation. He also hopes to continue learning as he works to help Florida Conference churches grow.
Taylor is currently superintendent of the Broward Palm Beach District (formerly the West Palm Beach District). He begins leading the new Office of Congregational Transformation Sept. 1. He was appointed to that position July 1 by Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker.
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Conference acquires more land for camp
The Florida Conference recently completed the purchase of 19.1 acres of land adjacent to the Warren W. Willis Camp in Leesburg, according to Dr. Randy Casey-Rutland, conference treasurer. The purchase was approved at this year's Florida Annual Conference Event.
The Conference has a $440,000 mortgage to pay for the land, which it will be repay through conference connectional giving. The conference treasurer's office is asking for donations to help pay the mortgage and a $500,000 loan used to upgrade the Leesburg complex's sewage treatment plant.
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Orlando churches tackle homelessness
Four Orlando District United Methodist churches are working through the Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) to provide a place to sleep, meals, stories, games and companionship for homeless families.
IHN is an ecumenical effort among Orlando-area churches. Throughout the year each takes weeklong turns providing overnight lodging and meals on their church property for homeless families. Ten churches are serving as permanent host congregations.
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Delegate shares worship through art
A crucial element of each year's Annual Conference Event is worship, but for many it can become lost in the stream of reports, proclamations and official business that spans the massive gathering of United Methodists. For Martha Cross, worship is the highlight of the week and the experience she longs to share with others.
Cross, a three-time Florida Annual Conference delegate, is a life-long artist and program director at First United Methodist Church of Ft. Pierce. For the past two years she has lugged her sketchpad with her to the conference event. The result has been a unique illustration of her worship experiences, temporarily displayed in the church's fellowship hall for others to appreciate.
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Award gives church energy, renewed focus
St. Paul United Methodist Church here has spent the last four years refocusing itself on evangelism and making disciples for Jesus Christ. This year, church members received recognition for their efforts when St. Paul was awarded the Welcoming Congregation recognition by United Methodist Communications' Igniting Ministry office.
St. Paul is one of four Florida Conference and 33 United Methodist churches to receive this national recognition.
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