Faith leaders call for humane immigration reform
People of faith must stand up for immigrants, says Bishop Carcaño
Prayer vigils planned in support of immigration reform
More than 100 vigils and services planned for humane comprehensive immigration reform
Six generations graduate from Clark Atlanta
Nearly 30 descendants of William Boston Long have graduated from Clark Atlanta University
Youth Fast Today to Change Tomorrow
A campaign to link United Methodist youth to the realities of local and global poverty is being expanded into pilot areas across the United States after a successful launch in New Jersey.
Universities, churches to attract more Methodist students
Jurisdictional events reestablish church and academy connection
Publishing House feels impact of economic downturn
Agency takes cost-saving steps, including slowing the revision process for a new church hymnal.
Police chaplains bring church, community together
A dozen clergy are doing ride-alongs with officers and taking other steps to improve community relations.
Youth trades warm bed to raise funds for homeless
Peter Larson of Minnesota spends 40 to 45 nights a year sleeping in a box in the winter cold.
Cholera hinders distribution of anti-insect blankets
Africa University insect shield blanket distribution hampered by cholera epidemic
Obama opens access to reproductive health services
President Obama acted on two issues that will assist women with reproductive health.
Delegates divide Nigeria Area into three conferences
The change is aimed at making the church, spread across one of Africa’s largest countries, easier to lead.
Journey to Hope
Millions of Zimbaweans have crossed the border into South Africa in search of refuge and a better life.
Commentary: Real life ‘slumdogs’ do find angels
“Slumdog Millionaire” stirs strong emotions—and painful memory—for writer Kathy Gilbert.
GBHEM Staffer’s Letter to Michelle Obama Selected for Book
The letter written to incoming first lady Michelle Obama by a General Board of Higher Education and Ministry staffer was selected for a collection of letters published in a new book, Go, Tell Michelle: African American Women Write to the New First Lady.
Methodist women seek to crack 'stained-glass' ceiling
The United Methodist Church, which boasts a history of ordaining women clergy, is seeking to shatter the so-called "stained-glass ceiling" blocking female pastors from its largest pulpits.
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