Church leaders speak out on economic suffering
United Methodists must extend hope and support to people in response to the global downturn, three leaders say.
Phoenix residents to protest abuse of immigrants
Faith leaders will march four-miles on Feb. 28 to protest Sheriff's alleged abuses of power.
Starvation affects millions in Kenya
One in five Kenyan children face starvation and UMCOR is working with the Methodist Church in Kenya to respond.
Mission agency to cut $3.9 million from budget
The United Methodist Board of Global Ministries is reducing its 2009 operating budget because of a combination of economic factors.
17 conferences pay 100 percent
The level of giving shows that United Methodists “see a different reality,” despite the economic downturn, church leader says.
United Methodists elect Danish pastor as bishop
The Rev. Christian Alsted, 48, will succeed retiring Bishop Øystein Ølsen as leader of the Nordic and Baltic Area.
Commentary: A call for courage and repentance
Society must learn and come to grips with the prevalence and pain of insulting racist stereotypes and denigrations of people.
Clinton receives honor from Ewha University
Hillary Clinton emphasized women’s empowerment at a Methodist-related university in Korea.
New Executive Joins UMCOR in Western Jurisdiction Office
Rev. Brian Diggs is joining the United Methodist Committee on Relief as director of the newly opened Western Jurisdiction Office in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Copy of Churches appeal to and pledge support to new president on issues of peace and poverty
Several ecumenical Christian groups in the United States both appealed to and pledged to support the president in matters dealing with peace, poverty, and human rights.
United Methodists commit to action on immigration
Faith based groups holding prayer vigils and sending letters to officials calling for immigration reform.
Pacific Islanders fill pews to hear service in Samoan
Calvary United Methodist Church offers church bulletins, hymnals, and worship services to celebrate Samoan culture.
Workshop offers ecumenical training
United Methodists will broaden their understanding of ecumenism.
Commentary: U.S. churches still segregated
The Rev. C. Anthony Hunt says a pall is in today’s church in its dealing with the race problem in America.
United Methodist church nurtured hero pilot
His Sunday school teacher 50 years ago at Waples Memorial United Methodist Church in Denison, Texas, remembers him as Chesley.
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