'Dramatically different' faith fellowship to figure in School of Congregational Development
Hot Metal Church, a four-year-old United Methodist-Presbyterian joint new church start, will be among the models examined at this year's United Methodist School of Congregational Development, meeting July 31 to August 5 in two locations, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Orlando, Florida.
Newly elected directors set to serve on Women’s Division
Fifty United Methodist Women members will begin serving four-year terms as directors of the Women’s Division of the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries during an orientation and organizational meeting at Scarritt-Bennett Center in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 4-7.
Thinking Like Disciples, Circuit Rider, May-Jul 08
Church supports police with prayer card ministry
Church members in Peoria send handwritten notes to let police officers know they are being lifted up in prayer.
Small Conference Makes Large Contribution to Mission
The 27 congregations of the United Methodist Red Bird Missionary Conference gave $19,300 for mission in Cambodia at their 2008 annual conference meeting.
Volunteers stitch comfort clothes for wounded soldiers
A Florida church's sewing club provides an alternative to hospital gowns for soldiers recovering from their injuries.
Native congregation celebrates new church
Prayers were answered on the Memorial Day weekend with the dedication of a Native American church.
Tornado-ravaged Iowa picking up after storms
United Methodists are hard at work responding to the May 25 tornado that devastated Parkersburg, Iowa.
Four students receive campus ministry scholarships
The $15,000 in scholarships will help the four students improve their skills as campus ministers through advanced study.
United Methodists support initial relief in China
A United Methodist-supported relief team is distributing emergency supplies in several Chinese villages following the May 12 earthquake.
Bishops can give deacons sacramental authority
Deacons may be able to administer communion and baptism in certain circumstances under legislation approved by General Conference.
Church gives out prayer bears to struggling people
A small Virginia congregation's "prayer bears" ministry reminds those who are sick or hurting that they are being lifted up in prayer.
United Methodists refine ecumenical relations process
Changes approved by General Conference are designed to address the changing nature of relationships with other denominations.
Many Faces, One Body: The United Methodist Church, Interpreter Magazine, May/June 08
Basketball scores big win in anti-malaria campaign
A basketball signed by United Methodist bishops nets almost $430,000 in an auction at the church's General Conference.
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