Peter Kleist, developer and education supporter, dies
Peter D. Kleist, 90, a man with the credo of giving back to the community, died Feb. 12 in Fort Myers, Fla.
Pennsylvania shooting victim had strong faith
Suburban Pittsburgh community turns to prayer in wake of slayings at fitness center.
Coalition wants FDA authority over tobacco
United Methodists are among faith leaders backing a proposed U.S. law targeting tobacco products.
Along with health concerns, ex-bishop faces complaint
The Rocky Mountain Conference is investigating whether Ed Paup violated his "sacred trust."
Death in a small town: The long journey to healing
The road to reconciliation begins in a small United Methodist Church.
Words have power to bless or curse, analysts say
Hold one another accountable, bishop advises.
Keeping hope alive in the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo could be the archetype for what Africans call the “resource curse” — the malady where impoverished people fare worst in countries with abundant natural resources. Yet United Methodist Women is helping impoverished families, women, children and youth in the Congo keep hope alive.
Help for mothers in Kentucky
The Maternal Infant Health Outreach Worker (MIHOW) program at Mission Giving-supported Henderson Settlement is there to help women in southeastern Kentucky.
Aging Out in Oklahoma
The Carolyn Williams Center, a ministry a United Methodist Women-supported national mission institution, helps transition young men aging out of foster care.
Churches find new ways to say, ‘Y’all come back now!’
Homemade pecan pies, rolls welcome visitors to Arkansas churches.
Commentary: Gambling addicts include older adults
In a commentary, a pastor and a psychiatrist call for greater awareness and guidance from the church.
Advocate helps older senior adults deal with crime
The Rev. Edna Morgan of Arkansas provides counseling and other support to the elderly, many of whom live in a state of constant fear.
Children share time, conversation with 'grandpals'
Sunday school kids and elderly residents in Osceola, Neb., are blessed by their bi-monthly visits as part of a 5-year-old church ministry.
Grants awarded to ministries for older adults
Twenty-six grants will assist United Methodist older adult ministries ranging from mentoring programs to transporting homebound persons.
Primetimers in Appalachia: Learn about Mining, Help Henderson, and Renew the Spirit
This Primetimers event, sponsored by the Mission Volunteers Program Area of the General Board of Global Ministries and hosted by Henderson Settlement, was an opportunity for older adults to experience firsthand the ministry of Henderson Settlement and other mission schools and ministries in Appalachia, including Red Bird Mission and Pine Mountain Settlement School.
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