United Methodists call for stewardship over greed
The church’s social action agency calls for regulating Wall Street, while its finance executives stick to a long-term outlook.
Ike leaves behind damaged homes, lost memories
Vivian Paysse celebrated her 99th birthday a few days before Hurricane Ike scattered a lifetime of memories along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Church center hosts hearing on U.N. poverty goals
Women, children and human rights advocates testify on efforts to end poverty in their countries.
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African bishops issue renewed call against poverty
Poverty is a "scourge to human dignity" that "robs people of hope," say the church's top clergy leaders in Africa.
Bishop rules request for SMU library decision 'moot'
A request for a decision of law on Southern Methodist University's lease for the Bush library is ruled "improper, moot and hypothetical."
Lack of license limits UMCOR response in Cuba
United Methodists express frustration over not being able to provide disaster relief to Cubans hit hard by the 2008 hurricane season.
Missionary shares story of his Palestinian mother
In a new book, the Rev. Alex Awad traces the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through its impact on his mother’s life.
Commentary: Friends offer hospitality as storm rages
Despite damage to their home from Hurricane Gustav, a Louisiana family provided shelter and comfort to a UMNS team.
Katrina’s lessons helped Louisiana: church leader
“We were prepared,” says the Rev. Don Cottrill, with the United Methodist Louisiana Conference.
United Methodists to assess hurricane’s impact
Staff with the United Methodist Committee on Relief is expected to be on the ground for assessments by Sept. 3.
Rebuilt lives are legacy of Katrina Aid Today
Three years after Hurricane Katrina slammed the U.S. Gulf Coast, UMCOR-managed Katrina Aid Today stands as a success story.
Religious leaders call for cease-fire in Philippines
United Methodist Bishop Leo A. Soriano denounces fighting in the southern Philippines between the government and Muslim rebels.
Texas church crosses the border for ministry
A 'Saturday school' is part of the ongoing ministry in Juarez, Mexico, by a United Methodist church in El Paso.
United Methodists prepare for post-Fay relief work
With Tropical Storm Fay still swirling off the east coast of Florida, United Methodists begin to assess the damage in the waterlogged state.
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