Korean-American youth explore their ‘kingdom’ roles
The 2008 event in San Diego brings together students with youth teachers and pastors from the Korean United Methodist Church.
Commentary: Extending ministry to Asian Americans
The Rev. Judy Chung says the church’s Asian American ministry plan is an important resource to reach a growing population.
Advocates for immigrants speak out against treatment of pregnant woman
Authorities’ treatment of Juana Villegas, her newborn and her family was unnecessary and cruel, say her supporters in Nashville, Tenn.
Scholarship program builds recruitment database
In addition to awarding scholarships, the church program identifies almost 30,000 prospective United Methodist college students.
Church-supported program assists Haiti food crisis
Haitians in some remote regions are gaining food security through a sustainable agriculture program supported by Church World Service.
Sitting on a time bomb in Kenya
Africa is a mission field in terms of peace and justice ministries.
Bikers rumble to United Methodist church
"I’ve been to churches where the welcome just wasn’t there for folks like me," says Duncan Overrein. This church is different.
Delegation decries human rights violations
A United Methodist delegation conducted a second fact-finding mission to the Philippines and finds human rights violations continue.
Candler embraces new faculty, old roots
Bishop Ruediger Minor is one of six new faculty members who will help strengthen the seminary’s United Methodist ties.
Teen musician steps up to lead church choir
Ryan Brunkhurst decided having Christmas without special music at church was unacceptable, so he got involved.
Global AIDS Bill passes US Senate
On Wednesday, July 16, most members of the U.S. Senate put their stamp of approval on a massive bill aimed at eradicating AIDS in the world.
'World Communion' Scholarships Continue Tradition of Venerable 'Crusade' Scholars
"World Communion Scholars" continue the venerable tradition of a United Methodist scholarship program that has educated scores of leaders for church and society over a 64-year period.
Three Western U.S. bishops get new assignments
Two newly elected bishops are going to Denver and Seattle, while a third bishop is returning to his former home state of California.
North Central bishops receive 4-year assignments
New Bishop Julius C. Trimble will lead the North Central Jurisdiction’s Iowa Area.
Bishop rules Cal-Nevada statement on same-sex unions ‘void’
Bishop Beverly Shamana says retired clergy in her area could face disciplinary charges if they perform gay marriages.
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