Church holds Christmas party for day laborers
While debate rages over immigration, a Virginia church invites laborers in from the cold for food, gifts and holiday fellowship.
Church preserves Nativity built by German POWs
United Methodist Men at an Iowa church preserve a symbol of peace—and a piece of history.
Bishop sends letter to Congress on Philippines
Bishop Felton May asks for assurance that U.S. military aid isn’t being used in ways that violate human rights.
United Methodist bishop prays for shooting victims
Bishop Felton E. May questions gun violence in today’s society following two shootings in Colorado.
Group urges compassion for immigrants
Iowa faith leaders are calling on U.S. presidential candidates to address immigration in a way "that respects human dignity."
Women’s Division supports call to drop torture case
The United Methodist entity joins a call to drop charges against the San Francisco 8.
United Methodists take Food Stamp Challenge
Church leaders discover it's not easy eating for a week off of $21, the average allotment of U.S. food stamp recipients.
African bishops examine Chinese investments
A United Methodist task force questions how African people are being affected by Chinese investment deals across the continent.
Priest urges Christians to speak out against killings
"We ask that the Philippines not be forgotten," says an ecumenical leader fighting for human rights in his homeland.
WCC’s Kobia focuses on human rights in Philippines
The Rev. Samuel Kobia, representing the World Council of Churches, visits the Philippines this week to meet victims and their families.
Race Against Time in Chad
For many who follow the crisis in Darfur, Chad is simply the neighboring country where hundreds of thousands have sought refuge from the rampages of armed militia backed by the Sudanese government.
U.N. Foundation seeks global health partnership
The United Nations Foundation wants to partner with the church in a global health initiative against malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.
Flooded Midwest communities move toward recovery
UMCOR is working with Minnesota and Wisconsin conferences and communities on long-term recovery from summer floods.
Lack of education plagues Mozambique economy
While the economy in Mozambique is improving, it's not quick enough for impoverished families looking for a sustainable income.
Retired pastor finds life in midst of fire tragedy
"I lost everything, and I have everything," says the Rev. Dudley Johnson, amid the ashes of his wildfire-ravaged home near San Diego.
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