United Methodists gear up for Missouri flood relief
UMCOR and the church's Missouri Annual Conference begin the long process of recovery in towns along the Mississippi River.
Church leaders call for fair treatment of relief workers
Three denominational leaders issue call for just treatment of flood relief workers.
Flood disaster includes 'serendipity moments'
In flooded-out Cedar Rapids, United Methodists talk about the times when God has offered small assurances to people in unexpected ways.
United Methodists rally to help Iowa flood survivors
In waterlogged Cedar Rapids, congregations minister to families who have lost their homes, livelihoods and church buildings.
United Methodists unite to send help to Sudan
United Methodists from five annual conferences attended a summit to discuss sending urgent help to the suffering people of Sudan.
Agency awards $51,000 in Peace with Justice grants
The 11 grant recipients include a center that helps former Liberian child soldiers get a new foothold in life.
House of the Carpenter gives hope to poor
The West Virginia ministry feeds 850 families and provides help with rent, utilities, health care and clothing.
United Methodists join in prayers for Zimbabwe
Christian groups are calling for the Zimbabwe government to end violence, postpone presidential runoff election.
Young adults address slavery, human trafficking
Slavery is not a thing of the past, young people are told at a forum on human trafficking in the 21st century.
Prayers for people facing floods
Mission leader endorses ecumenical call for prayers for Zimbabwe
The head of the United Methodist mission agency has endorsed a call from the World Council of Churches that Christians worldwide join in a day of prayer on June 22 for Zimbabwe as that country faces a run-off in a deeply contested national election.
Church looks to pinpoint Iowa flood relief response
As waters recede in Iowa the focus is shifting to relief and recovery. People are responding with outpouring of compassion.
United Methodists give Bonhoeffer martyr status
Theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, executed by the Nazis, becomes the first martyr recognized by General Conference.
Iowa United Methodists respond to storms, floods
Severe storms and rising floodwaters force thousands from their homes as United Methodist disaster recovery leaders provide support.
Soggy Illinois struggles under more flooding
United Methodist disaster response teams from Illinois assess needs after major flooding in the state's southeastern counties.
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