Awards go to United Methodist-related publications
United Methodist-related publications, writers and photographers garner 21 awards from the Associated Church Press.
Myanmar bishop monitors situation at home
Bishop Zothan Mawia, visiting the United States, has been trying to respond to the May 3 cyclone from afar.
Relief efforts for Myanmar continue
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is partnering with Church World Service on aid for the cyclone-stricken nation.
Commentary: Seeking balance at General Conference
"What we are doing … is a spiritual work," says the assembly's chief scheduler, urging the 2012 gathering to observe Sabbath.
Bishop Ward: Wait, watch, receive God's spirit
Delegates urged to be witnesses to God's work in the world.
Church supports justice for migrants
United Methodists have adopted resolutions supporting justice for migrants worldwide and reform of U.S. immigration laws.
Church tackles difficult subject of abortion
General Conference votes to continue membership with the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.
UMCOR starts response to Myanmar cyclone
As the death toll rises in Myanmar, the United Methodist Committee on Relief maps out its response.
Marines receive Strength for Service devotionals
A group of soldiers based in Fort Worth, Texas, are presented with copies during the 2008 United Methodist General Conference.
United Methodists uphold homosexuality stance
After forceful arguments on both sides, delegates retain language in the denomination’s Book of Discipline.
Bishop Jung leads service of remembrance
Painful and wonderful remembering can bring Body of Christ back together.
Wrap-up: Constitutional amendments, Gates speech and resolutions on variety of issues top agenda
Chicago Bishop Hee-Soo Jung encourages church to value both holiness and hospitality.
United Methodist Social Creed celebrated
The church’s Social Creed continues to express the scriptural mandate to care for the sojourner, the weak and the orphaned.
Justice petitions address welfare, hate, torture
Resolutions call for work toward a living wage to be a worldwide effort.
Delegates reject petitions aimed at ineffective clergy
Pension plans adopted in 2004 are also retained.
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