Pastor stayed behind in hurricane to minister to flock
After riding out the storm, the Rev. Marty Boddie and his wife, Nicole, were able to help area residents in need.
Bayous, bays and oceans sent waves of destruction
Texans in hurricane-whipped coastal cities clean up their churches, homes and businesses.
New seminary president relishes 'opportunity to serve'
The Rev. Wendy Edwards of United Theological Seminary becomes the first woman president of a U.S. freestanding United Methodist seminary.
Local Churches Step Up to Ministry in Their Communities
When a mission team from League City United Methodist Church, Texas returned from a trip to Red Bird Mission, Kentucky in early August, the members were on fire to expand their outreach.
Little church feeds multitudes after Hurricane Ike
A small Texas church feeds hundreds of stranded people with a handful of volunteers, a modest pantry and a belief that they could.
New Center for Health focuses on clergy, lay workers
Center will address growing health concerns among United Methodist clergy and lay workers by focusing on their holistic wellness.
Church center hosts hearing on U.N. poverty goals
Women, children and human rights advocates testify on efforts to end poverty in their countries.
Texas United Methodists need help to rebuild after Ike
Bishop Janice Riggle Huie asks for a Sept. 28 offering for hurricane recovery aid in Texas, Louisiana, Haiti and elsewhere.
Native American women hear call to be role models
United Methodist Native American women from more than 20 tribes gather to celebrate their heritage and listen to God's call on their lives.
Drive-in worshipers opt for bucket seats over pews
On Sunday mornings, the Rev. Norman Markle turns the front steps of a Georgia church into a pulpit and a parking lot into a sanctuary.
Children learn reading skills in homeless shelter
In Atlanta, a United Methodist-supported literacy program works with children in homeless shelters.
Commentary: Who is visiting small churches today?
Large-membership churches aren't for everyone, reminds the Rev. Lewis A. Parks in a commentary about small congregations.
Bishop James M. Ault was prominent church leader
Dead at age 90, the retired bishop is remembered as an educator, ecumenist and leader in The United Methodist Church.
United Methodists organize for new ecumenical efforts
The church's ecumenical agency has new leadership at its helm, many new members on its board and an expanded agenda.
Sidorak brings ecumenical expertise, justice concerns
The new top staff ecumenical officer for The United Methodist Church knows ecumenism from the pew up.
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