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Reverend Courtney Jones (’08) Shares Thoughts on UMC General Conference Decision
The following is an excerpt from Good Faith Media’s article “Dispatches From the United Methodist Diaspora: Remember the Struggle of What Has Been” by Courtney Jones, published on May 29, 2024. “There is now much self-congratulatory posturing, as though this is the end of something and not the beginning. I have to imagine those who are still […]
Mrs. Betty B. Carpenter (’56)
This obituary was originally posted by Wood Funeral Home and Crematory and can be found here. Betty Sue Carpenter passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, of causes related to age, at home in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was under the care of a thoughtful and attentive team composed of the professionals at Fairwinds, Alliance and Brio […]
Director of Music Ministries, Part-Time, UMC: Falmouth, MA
JWUMC Dir Music Ministry Job Description 6-3-24.docx
Youth & Children’s Minister, Part-Time, Episcopal: Westwood, MA
Youth & Children’s Minister St. John’s Westwood, an Episcopal parish in Westwood, Massachusetts, seeks a talented and enthusiastic part-time (fifteen hours per week) Youth & Children’s Minister. St. John’s is a warm and growing community that is known for its formation programming and outreach ministries. The church has approximately 200 members, many young families, and […]
Catholic Chaplain, Part-Time, Catholic: Middletown, CT
Job Opening: Catholic Chaplain (32 Hour) – Department of Administrative Services
Student Engagement Graduate Assistant, Part-Time: Boston, MA
CCD Grad Assistant 2024-2025_ Position Description
Reverend Dr. Brandon Thomas Crowley (’12,’19) Shares Story and Vision for Queer-Inclusive Black Churches
The following is an excerpt from the NBC News article “He feared coming out. Now this pastor wants to help Black churches become as welcoming as his own.” by The Associated Press, published on May 17, 2024. Click here to read the full article. “It was daunting when the Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley, at age 22, replaced […]
Reverend Dr. David Summers (’88) Retires After 30 Years as UMC Pastor
The following is an excerpt from the Sun City West Independent article “Sun City Pastor to Retire in June” by Caryl Jo Dagro, published on May 14, 2024. Click here to read the full article. “Lakeview United Methodist Church Senior Pastor David (Dave) Summers officially begins his retirement June 23, when he will give his last […]
Dr. Forrest John Clingerman (’97)
This obituary was originally posted by Witty’s Funeral Home and can be found here. Forrest John Clingerman, 52, passed away April 21, 2024, at his home in Ohio. Forrest was born January 29, 1972 in Terre Haute, IN, to parents John and Claire (Spaulding) Clingerman. He grew up in the midwest but came to the east […]
Reverend Dr. William E. Cobb (’97)
This obituary was originally posted by Holcomb-desGroseilliers Funeral Home and Cremation Care and can be found here. Rev. Dr. William Ellis Cobb “Bill”, age 87, passed away in the early morning hours of April 12, 2024, at his home in Lexington, TN with his family by his side. Bill’s creativity, compassion, fortitude, and courage surely followed […]