Church, seminary forge urban ministry partnership
Program addresses issues of poverty, homelessness, education, violence, economic development and other urban concerns.
Commentary: Race still matters after Obama’s election
Superintendent relates hope to struggle, courage, faith and wisdom.
Soccer player’s new goal: End malaria
United Methodists part of initiative to eliminate disease in Africa.
U.S. bishops prepare to tighten belts with salary cut
Church leaders say rolling back their own wages "is a great opportunity to be in solidarity with a lot of our churches."
Veterans support troops in airport ministry
Church volunteers say thank you to soldiers coming home, going overseas.
Connectional Table OKs new plan to study church
Guaranteed appointments, size of church agencies among areas under consideration.
New York sailors carry historic book of devotions
“Strength for Service to God and Country” given to crew aboard USS New York.
United Methodists help commission USS New York
Chaplain says new ship is evidence “that those who seek to destroy will never overcome those who work together for good.”
Churches reach out in response to Fort Hood shootings
Bishop asks for special prayers at Sunday services.
USS New York becomes symbol of healing
United Methodist chaplain touched by stories of visitors.
Bishops seek younger church membership by 2019
Plan calls for lowering average age to 47.
Congolese president visits Africa University
Joseph Kabila says his nation is on road to recovery.
Goodpaster, Wenner win election to lead bishops
The new officers will take over as president and president-elect next May.
United Methodists hold line on gay issues
Denomination stands firm amid shifts in mainline Protestantism.
Bishops’ letter pledges to protect God’s creation
Poverty, violence and environmental damage are connected, church leaders say.
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