Illegal immigrant’s case shows need for policy changes, say her supporters
United Methodists crowd a Tennessee courtroom to protest the treatment of an illegal immigrant jailed on minor traffic charges.
Kenyans displaced after elections still need aid
Although the violence has subsided, UMCOR and its partners continue to assist more than 62,000 people still without homes.
UMCOR coordinates supplies for Georgia
The United Methodist Committee on Relief coordinates medicines and medical supplies being airlifted to the conflict zone in the former Soviet republic of Georgia.
Harper named 'In Defense of Creation' project manager
Pat Callbeck Harper of Helena, Mont., has been hired as Project Manager for the United Methodist Council of Bishops’ new “In Defense of Creation” document.
Connection aids hurricane-damaged churches
Congregations are encouraged to support the Katrina Church Recovery Appeal around the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
United Methodist injured in church shooting
John T. Worth was visiting a Unitarian Universalist church in Knoxville, Tenn., when a gunman opened fire, killing two people.
Commentary: Church must be 'place of hope' amid rising U.S. violence
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung issues a call to action following a wave of violent killings of children and young people in the Chicago area.
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Sitting on a time bomb in Kenya
Africa is a mission field in terms of peace and justice ministries.
Advocates for immigrants speak out against treatment of pregnant woman
Authorities’ treatment of Juana Villegas, her newborn and her family was unnecessary and cruel, say her supporters in Nashville, Tenn.
Church-supported program assists Haiti food crisis
Haitians in some remote regions are gaining food security through a sustainable agriculture program supported by Church World Service.
Delegates affirm leasing land for Bush center
Mission Council was authorized to permit Southern Methodist University to lease land.
Magdalena House offers new start for abused women
A transitional home founded by a Texas pastor is giving battered women a chance to realize their dreams.
World food crisis especially impacts the poor
A "perfect storm" of rising oil prices, climate change and natural disasters is translating into extreme shortages of food.
Iowa faith leaders speak out for immigrant workers
Bishop Gregory Palmer says the church must speak in ways that lessen fear and show God’s love for all.
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