United Methodists will offer inaugural hospitality
Churches around Washington will hold special events and provide hospitality to visitors during the historic inauguration week.
Brooklyn Church Offers a Warm Welcome to Many Immigrants
When Pastor Pauline Wardell-Sankoh came to John Wesley United Methodist Church in 2000, she did not realize the extent of passion for immigration justice that had begun to take root a year earlier.
Mission leaders call for Gaza cease-fire
Two United Methodist leaders urge President Bush to bring about a cease-fire between Israeli forces and Hamas militants.
United Methodist members of 111th Congress
United Methodist senators and representatives are listed with their state and party affiliations.
New Congress will have 53 United Methodists
Fifty-three United Methodists will serve in the 111th Congress, and the denomination still ranks third in total congressional membership.
Young clergy numbers rise, bucking leadership trend
The number of United Methodist clergy under age 35 rose in 2008, offering a sign of hope as the church focuses on developing leaders.
Chaplains help inmates find Jesus in prison
United Methodist prison chaplain says gospel message to seek out forgotten and forsaken needs to include nation’s inmates.
UMCOR Sager Brown Ships over $4.7 million of Relief Supplies in 2008
UMCOR Sager Brown, the material resource ministry of the United Methodist Committee on Relief, has shipped over $4.7 million in relief supplies internationally and in the continental United States in 2008.
Crisis situation threatens survival of Zimbabweans
A crisis of medical, political and economic proportions is threatening the resiliency and survival of the people of Zimbabwe.
United Methodists elect bishop for Sierra Leone
The Rev. John K. Yambasu, has been elected bishop of the United Methodist Church in Sierra Leone.
Ike survivors welcome donated Christmas decorations
A United Methodist church in Texas organizes giveaways of Christmas decorations for families who lost everything in the storm.
Bishop Yemba named chancellor for Africa University
United Methodist Bishop David Kekumba Yemba is the new chancellor of Africa University and chairman of its board of directors.
West African youth explore leadership, peace building
Liberian Bishop John Innis encourages young people to follow God’s call, love the church and pray for their leaders.
United Methodists Gather for Detention Center Vigil in New York City
Saturday, Dec. 13, some 100 United Methodist Women members and United Methodists from across New York Conference held a vigil at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in lower Manhattan calling for an immediate end to raids, detentions and deportations of immigrants.
Book offers 'how-to' guide to interfaith connections
A new book co-edited by a United Methodist pastor offers a practical guide to connecting with people of other faiths.
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