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LOTTE HOTELS&RESORTS ready for global travelers with special services facing COVID-19

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Under these circumstances, global precautionary measures taken by LOTTE HOTELS&RESORTS, Korea's largest hotel group are drawing attention.

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  • Under these circumstances, global precautionary measures taken by LOTTE HOTELS&RESORTS, Korea's largest hotel group are drawing attention.
  • Considering that international flights have yet to be normalized, domestic flights seem to have almost come back to normal.
  • David Shenman, Director of Sales & Marketing at LOTTE NEW YORK PALACE noted that "the U.S. has eased self-quarantine regulations on business travelers, and from culture to the rest businesses are returning to normal."
  • With its Korean style hospitality service and brand portfolio, the hotel group satisfies the needs of various travelers premium landmark hotel "SIGNIEL," classic upper upscale "LOTTE HOTELS," lifestyle hotel "L7 HOTELS," business-optimized "LOTTE City Hotels" and "LOTTE Resort" for family travelers.

LOTTE HOTELS&RESORTS ready for global travelers with special services facing COVID-19

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Under these circumstances, global precautionary measures taken by LOTTE HOTELS&RESORTS, Korea's largest hotel group are drawing attention.

Key Points: 
  • Under these circumstances, global precautionary measures taken by LOTTE HOTELS&RESORTS, Korea's largest hotel group are drawing attention.
  • Considering that international flights have yet to be normalized, domestic flights seem to have almost come back to normal.
  • In Tripadvisor guest reviews, LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE topped among 188 hotels in the city, receiving the credit in the U.S. hospitality market.
  • With its Korean style hospitality service and brand portfolio, the hotel group satisfies the needs of various travelers premium landmark hotel "SIGNIEL," classic upper upscale "LOTTE HOTELS," lifestyle hotel "L7 HOTELS," business-optimized "LOTTE City Hotels" and "LOTTE Resort" for family travelers.

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities announces Bishop David A. Bard as the 2021 Distinguished Alum

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Bard currently serves as the presiding bishop for the Michigan Area and interim bishop for the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church -- elected leadership positions that help shepherd regional churches and congregants while providing a prophetic witness for justice and unity. Bard previously ministered for many years at First United Methodist Church of Duluth, Minn.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is pleased to announce Bishop David A. Bard as the school's 2021 Distinguished Alum.
  • Bard previously ministered for many years at First United Methodist Church of Duluth, Minn.
    Bard says it is the church that can be the means to a new and more just way forward.
  • "My education at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities was instrumental in providing a foundation for this kind of thoughtful, passionate, and compassionate Christian faith, a faith that is personally transformative and socially engaged."
  • "David Bard fulfills the New Testament requirements for the noble task of bishop in an exemplary manner (1 Timothy 3:1-7)," says Rev.

Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) Names New CEO

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) Board of Directors has named Blair Thompson the agency's new Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2021.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) Board of Directors has named Blair Thompson the agency's new Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2021.
  • He also spent 2-years as Vice President for Development at Family Service Association, prior to joining the Children's Bereavement Center in 2013.
  • Thompson said, "I'm very excited to have the opportunity to serve as the new Chief Executive Officer at Roy Maas Youth Alternatives and to help build on the extraordinary legacy of this exemplary organization.
  • Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) provides therapeutic support and shelter for children to heal from the trauma of severe abuse and violence, through no fault of their own.

United Methodist Communications to Celebrate Social Media Day

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Friday, June 18, 2021

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --United Methodist Communications will celebrate Social Media Day on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 with free learning opportunities throughout the day, featuring a special live learning session Q&A at 12pm CT all at Facebook.com/UMCom.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --United Methodist Communications will celebrate Social Media Day on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 with free learning opportunities throughout the day, featuring a special live learning session Q&A at 12pm CT all at Facebook.com/UMCom.
  • United Methodist Communications (UMCom) seeks to equip churches with tools to effectively minister daily via social media platforms.
  • "Social media is more than just being social, it's ministry and Social Media Day is a good time to celebrate how it can help churches reach out beyond their surrounding communities."
  • United Methodist Communications is using the power of social media to share inspiring content, provide opportunities for dialogue and increase awareness of The United Methodist Church and our beliefsand is resourcing local churches to do the same.

Asbury United Methodist and St. Andrews United Methodist Host Oklahoma Chapter Conference on April 18 for Wesleyan Covenant Association

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

b'TULSA, Okla., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Asbury United Methodist and St. Andrews United Methodist announced plans today to host an Oklahoma Chapter Conference for the Wesleyan Covenant Association.

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  • b'TULSA, Okla., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Asbury United Methodist and St. Andrews United Methodist announced plans today to host an Oklahoma Chapter Conference for the Wesleyan Covenant Association.
  • The first conference will take place at 10 am on April 17 in Oklahoma City at St. Andrews United Methodist Church.
  • The following day, April 18, the conference will take place at 3 pm in Tulsa at Asbury United Methodist Church.
  • Reverend Keith Boyette, WCA President, will speak at both conferences and host the panel discussions.\nThe United Methodist Church has been less than "united" for some time.

The Gift of Black Theological Education & Black Church Collaborative

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Monday, April 5, 2021

The Gift of Black Theological Education and Black Church Collaborative, a unique movement of historic Black schools and denominations, is bringing together congregations across America and experts to address the issues.

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  • The Gift of Black Theological Education and Black Church Collaborative, a unique movement of historic Black schools and denominations, is bringing together congregations across America and experts to address the issues.
  • In April, the Gift Collaborative is hosting a series of five free Zoom presentations exploring the issues surrounding health disparities as well as finding positive solutions.
  • The Collaborative intends to inform a new generation of leaders engaged in building new pathways forward in America.
  • The denominations participating in the collaborative include: The African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (AMEZ), Baptist General Convention of Virginia, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (CME), Church of God in Christ (COGIC), General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina Baptist, and the United Methodist Church.

Prevention Tools and HIV & AIDS - April 1 Webinar Presented by United Methodist Global AIDS Committee

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Methodist Global AIDS Committee (UMGAC) will host a free webinar online on April 1 at 2:00 p.m.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Methodist Global AIDS Committee (UMGAC) will host a free webinar online on April 1 at 2:00 p.m.
  • Moderated by Linda Bales Todd, the webinar will share important information about preventing the spread of the HIV virus, a high priority for The United Methodist Church.
  • The webinar is the fourth in a series of educational events sponsored by the United Methodist Global AIDS Committee, which was established by the 2004 General Conference.
  • The committee includes members from members from the Council of Bishops, Discipleship Ministries, General Board of Church and Society, General Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist Communications and United Methodist Women.

Hugh Basil Hamilton's newly released "Unbinding the Ties That Bind" is a sagacious book on the theological instruction concerning marriage and separation

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

"Unbinding the Ties That Bind: New Theological and Psychological Perspectives on Marriage and Divorce for Contemporary Christians" is the creation of published author Hugh Basil Hamilton, a full-time pastor and elder in the United Methodist Church.

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  • "Unbinding the Ties That Bind: New Theological and Psychological Perspectives on Marriage and Divorce for Contemporary Christians" is the creation of published author Hugh Basil Hamilton, a full-time pastor and elder in the United Methodist Church.
  • Hamilton shares, "Marriage, when undertaken in loving commitment, is a wonderful estate to which many well-meaning people aspire.
  • Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Hugh Basil Hamilton's new book desires to reinforce Christians' understanding of marriage and divorce through biblical and psychological context.
  • View the synopsis of "Unbinding the Ties That Bind: New Theological and Psychological Perspectives on Marriage and Divorce for Contemporary Christians" on YouTube .

Big Things in Tough Times: First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth Follows Its Legacy of Courage and Commitment, Breaking Ground on Phase I of Its NEXT90 Building Expansion Program

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

In continued ceremonial symbolism, the same shovel used in 1929, plus a brand-new shovel engraved with this date, will turn dirt at the hands of two FUMCFW clergy from past generations.

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  • In continued ceremonial symbolism, the same shovel used in 1929, plus a brand-new shovel engraved with this date, will turn dirt at the hands of two FUMCFW clergy from past generations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201022005942/en/
    First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth follows its legacy of courage and commitment, breaking ground on Phase I of its NEXT90 building expansion program.
  • The remnants of that building can be seen at Fourth and Jones, along with a historical marker.
  • And then, at 4:00 in the afternoon on Tuesday, October 29, 1929, a day etched in our nations memory, the church broke ground on its current location.