Author: Faith should lead, politics follow
In her new book, United Methodist Charlene Floyd explores the effects of religion on politics.
Immigration activist arrested after leaving sanctuary
Elvira Arellano is deported to Mexico days after leaving her United Methodist church in Chicago, where she had taken refuge for a year.
UMCOR offers aid in Peru earthquake
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is responding to the Aug. 15 earthquake that leveled several cities in Peru and killed more than 400 people.
United Methodist Women take to the road for justice
Participants in a U.S. seminar in Nashville, Tenn., see what it means to be homeless, an immigrant or without health care.
Centro Latino: “Doing Jesus’ Job” in the Immigrant Community
A church within a church is thriving in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The pastor says that one of his first tasks is to help the members of his Spanish-speaking flock overcome their sorrow at being separated from families back home in Latin America.
New Beginning for Former Soldiers
At the end of July 2007 a group of former soldiers in Liberia's drawn out civil war graduated with skills that have nothing to do with the guns of their youth. This class of 771 young men in Lofa County, Liberia completed nine months of training in marketable skills such as carpentry, masonry, tailoring, and auto mechanics.
Prayers, resources offered in wake of bridge collapse
A half-page newspaper ad reminds people in Greater Minneapolis that the people of The United Methodist Church are praying with them.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Worship and Prayer Resources for Aug. 6 Memorial Observance
Commentary: God has a plan for Afghans, Koreans
The Rev. Jin Kook Lee says the 23 Koreans held hostage by the Taliban will impact missions in Afghanistan, Korea and around the world.
Convocation addresses human rights in Philippines
The National Association of Filipino-American United Methodists has approved a resolution urging the U.S. government to condition continued foreign aid to the Philippines.
Minneapolis churches respond to bridge disaster
United Methodists across Minneapolis are standing in solidarity with victims and families following the Aug. 1 collapse of a major bridge.
United Methodists pray for Korean hostages
United Methodists are offering prayers and expressing concern about the South Korean Christians being held hostage in Afghanistan.
Ministers promote environmental stewardship
The Rev. Mic McGuire turned a rusty 1971 Super Beetle into a model of efficiency that runs off of electricity instead of gasoline.
South African Methodists offer hope to refugees
In Johannesburg, Central Methodist Mission is an oasis to the homeless, refugees and displaced people – many from Zimbabwe.
Water Brings Life and Peace in Darfur
By the end of 2007, 600,000 people in Darfur will have access to water through new or refurbished water points because of UMCOR's programs.
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