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United Methodist team fulfills commitment in Kenya
A Volunteers-in-Mission team from the southeastern United States arrived in Nakuru just as violence broke out there. United Methodist wins Alabama election
The Rev. James C. Fields Jr. has become the first African American from his district elected to the state House of Representatives. Refugees return to Johannesburg church after raid
South African Bishop Paul Verryn says his church mission is serving even more people than before the raid. Bush library opponents question process for approval
The future of the proposed Bush presidential library at Southern Methodist University may hinge on interpretation of church law. United Methodists in Liberia, Norway sign pact
Church leaders rejoice over a partnership agreement to develop and promote community-based projects in war-ravaged Liberia. Second woman seeks sanctuary in Chicago church
Adalberto United Methodist Church has opened its doors once again to a woman seeking protection from deportation to Mexico. United Methodists explore divestment proposals
Divestment petitions aimed at bringing about change in the Middle East are reviewed at a General Conference informational session. Mission leader voices concern on Gaza
Bishop Felton E. May urges world leaders to take action on the border crisis in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. Heavy rains displace thousands in southern Africa
Torrential rains in Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe continue to force thousands from their homes in southern Africa. More Refugees Crowd into South African Church

Twelve hundred refugees sleep each night at Central Methodist Mission in Johannesburg, South Africa.

 Violence Subsides in Kenya but Cause Persists; Food and Transportation in Short Supply

A United Methodist missionary reports that while violence has subsided in Kenya there are serious shortages of food, transportation systems have been disrupted, thousands of people are homeless.

 More refugees crowd into South African church
Central Methodist Mission in Johannesburg relies on UMCOR help to handle increasing demand. Mission leader voices concern on Kenya
Bishop Felton E. May is asking all groups in Kenya to put peace ahead of personal or party gains. UMCOR is Still a Beacon of Hope for Tsunami Survivors
Thousands of people affected by the 2004 tsunami are now well on their way to recovery thanks to the generosity of United Methodists and others who gave as a show of concern and support .  WCC leader calls for end to violence in Kenya
The Rev. Samuel Kobia supports election investigation and dialogue in his home country.

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