NCC’s mission will continue without him, Edgar says
A United Methodist minister, the Rev. Bob Edgar prepares to leave the National Council of Churches for Common Cause.
Church leaders urge G8 to fully fund AIDS pledges
Pledges of $60 billion from the world’s major economic powers must be translated into action, say United Methodist executives.
United Methodist groups oppose immigration bill
Calling for genuine immigration reform, United Methodist leaders send a letter to the U.S. Senate and urge family-based legislation.
Church leaders visit Capitol Hill over Cuba travel
Christian churches and ecumenical groups lobby to ease U.S. government restrictions on religious travel to Cuba.
Churches share stories of Filipino martyrs
Having been on a fact-finding mission to the Philippines, members of the California-Nevada conference tell others of alleged brutality.
Churches challenged to look beyond 'yellow ribbon'
A United Methodist task force has compiled resources to help local congregations reach out to service members and their families.
Liturgies provide comfort, support to service members
A United Methodist chaplain has written two liturgies for congregations to use in services to bless deploying and returning soldiers.
Health, community projects aid rural Afghanistan
A United Methodist executive, just back from the Middle East, says stability in Afghanistan requires attention to its rural population.
Pastor brings Katrina aid to Hispanic community
The Rev. Sally Bevill is making a difference in the lives of Hispanics in Biloxi, Miss., in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Commentary: Undocumented immigrants being dehumanized
The Rev. Humberto Casanova says hateful propaganda blinds Americans from seeing God's image in undocumented immigrants.
United Methodist couple struggles as undocumented workers
Except for living in constant fear, Darwin and Perla Alvarez are a typical hard-working couple struggling to achieve the American dream.
Commentary: It's well past time to end hunger
With Hunger Awareness Day on June 5, a hunger-relief advocate decries hunger in the midst of plenty.
U.S. Senate tackles immigration reform compromise
The church's social action agency urges United Methodists to support three amendments being debated this week.
Commentary: Flag display affirms God’s blessings
Commentary: Should U.S. flags fly in sanctuaries?
A United Methodist pastor explores the tradition and practice of displaying the national flag in many U.S. churches.
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