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Commentary: Claiming the name 'United Methodist'
"What is so troubling about United Methodism that pastors and congregations would no longer want to claim the name?" a pastor asks. Commentary: John Wesley’s advice on the economy
With today's world markets in turmoil, thoughts on the economy from the founder of Methodism hold insights more than two centuries later. UMCOR advocates to provide Cuba storm relief
The United Methodist Committee on Relief makes some progress toward obtaining government licenses to assist Cuba's hurricane survivors. With globalization, church must offer different view
The church must challenge the power philosophy of globalization in order to make a difference, says this year's Willson lecturer. Fairly traded chocolate is sweet treat for Halloween
United Methodists partner with a Massachusetts coop to raise awareness about a product that can be a "tricky treat." Palmer urges U.S. candidates to stop the rhetoric
The president of the Council of Bishops calls for an end to "divisive and demeaning rhetoric" in the U.S. presidential race. Commentary: Stop the cruelty of immigration raids
A recent raid on illegal immigrants in South Carolina draws United Methodist voices speaking in behalf of broken families. Commentary: Respect others in election year
The Rev. Gilbert Caldwell urges Americans not to demonize one another during the presidential election season. Retired pastor receives compensation for torture
The Rev. Frederick Birten Morris has also received an apology from the Brazilian government for torture endured 34 years ago. United Methodists in Angola play role in election
Church’s bishops help voter turnout by urging all people to exercise their “sacred and patriotic” duty at the polls. Commentary: The Bible vs. the gravy train of greed
“The rescue of the rich is taking place right now,” writes Jim Winkler. “The rest of us are being thrown to the wolves.” Human trafficking becomes ecumenical target
Representatives from 15 church denominations hear stories of child abductions, beatings and forced sex—all done in the name of profit. Bayous, bays and oceans sent waves of destruction
Texans in hurricane-whipped coastal cities clean up their churches, homes and businesses. Nashville church gives homeless a church home
Even homeless people deserve to have a church home, says the pastor of an unconventional congregation in Tennessee. Little church feeds multitudes after Hurricane Ike
A small Texas church feeds hundreds of stranded people with a handful of volunteers, a modest pantry and a belief that they could.

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