Feeding the Poorest of the Poor Just for Love
The tiny United Methodist community in Strumica, Macedonia, feeds some of the city's poorest of the poor on a regular basis, and a society that is predominantly Eastern Orthodox and Muslim has taken notice.
Partnerships provide model for future health efforts
United Methodists join forces with government and nonprofit agencies for unprecedented campaign.
Malaria initiatives join for 1st time in Côte d’Ivoire outreach
Staff with Nothing But Nets and UMCOR’s Malaria Control Program collaborate to protect children.
Campaign offers life-saving help to Ivoirian families
Villagers in Côte d’Ivoire gladly receive free mosquito nets, vaccinations and other services.
Interpreter debuts digital magazine in January
The United Methodist ministry magazine's upcoming issue will be offered in a digital format, in addition to the printed publication.
Church Clinic Sponsors AIDS Day Observance in Guinea
More than 3,000 people in three communities took part in World AIDS Day observances sponsored by a United Methodist clinic in the West Africa country of Guinea.
2008: The Year in Photos
A retrospect of The United Methodist Church—its people, events and ministries—by United Methodist News Service.
Faithful son leaves $2 million to small rural church
John Ferguson lived in a trailer and drove an old pickup truck. Now the frugal farmer's money is going to a United Methodist church in Pa.
Penny Project uses pocket change to enact change
United Methodist youth in Michigan realize a penny really can make a difference in the lives of Africans infected with HIV/AIDS.
Large Korean Methodist Church built on prayer
With a membership of 120,000, Kumnan Methodist Church in Seoul is saving souls for Christ as the world's largest Methodist church.
Hundreds Tested for HIV/AIDS in Kenya
In Nakuru, Kenya, World AIDS Day marked an important event as more than 2,000 Kenyan residents lined up for HIV/AIDS testing.
Five Events Strengthen Academy, Church Ties
Leaders from United Methodist churches and higher education institutions will gather this spring at five events in each jurisdiction to discuss how the church and the academy can work together more closely.
United Methodists note passing of Russian patriarch
The head of the world’s largest Orthodox Christian church is remembered by United Methodists leaders as an icon in the ecumenical movement.
Prison ministry reaches out to those feeling forgotten
United Methodists in a Tennessee church go behind prison walls to visit inmates and explore Scripture together.
Through Changing Years, Marcy-Newberry Continues Community Commitment
United Methodist Women-supported Marcy-Newberry Association, Inc., in Chicago, Ill., marks the beginning of its 125th year of working with the community Dec. 9.
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