Tailgaters promote 'First and Ten' for Jesus
"First and Ten" ministry provides tailgate worship services on football Sundays to connect fans with church.
Number of mission volunteers increases
The number of people participating in UMVIM has increased from just under 20,000 in 1992 to more than 124,000 in 2007.
UMCOR Collaborates to Bring Relief to Cuba
Earlier this month, the US government granted Global Ministries two licenses that give the agency permission to implement up to $1.1 million in humanitarian response.
Economy threatens 'Cokesbury checks' for clergy pensions outside United States
A sputtering U.S. economy is jeopardizing financial support for retired United Methodist pastors in other parts of the world.
Legacy of Leaders Summit
Historically Black Colleges and University officials met in Nashville to discuss how to promote their schools and the Black College Fund.
Bishops adopt guidelines for granting deacons sacramental authority
The United Methodist Council of Bishops has approved guidelines for allowing deacons to administer Holy Communion.
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Faith helps man turn trash into treasure
David Corner, 73, turns “garbage into gold” by diverting items meant for landfills to people in need around the world.
‘Extraordinary ordination’ has no United Methodist status, bishops say
Council says the ordination of a lesbian and another woman who champions gay rights has no status in the denomination.
Phone cards still helping soldiers remain connected
The people of The United Methodist Church have donated more than 13 million minutes of conversations with loved ones to U.S. servicemen and servicewomen.
Local churches receive grants for global projects
The United Methodist social action agency awards more than $150,000 in grants to help ethnic churches engage in social justice ministry.
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Flood buckets, kits needed at UMCOR supply depot
A rash of 2008 floods and hurricanes in the U.S. have drained the inventory of supplies at UMCOR's Sager Brown Depot in Louisiana.
Online survey seeks responses from clergy spouses
The voices of clergy spouses are often not heard by the church, but one church agency is trying to remedy that.
Rejected pastors receive 'extraordinary ordination'
Two women who disagree with church law on homosexuality receive "extraordinary ordination" in an ecumenical service.
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