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Remembering the Love, Laughter, Legacy of Bishop Oliphint

Family, friends and those inspired by the life of Bishop Ben Oliphint celebrated the humanity and humor that were hallmarks of his ministry on Wednesday, July 11.

 Louisiana Conference plants three new churches
New churches near New Orleans are targeting areas where the population has shifted due partly to damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. UMCOR issues urgent call for disaster relief donations
After a rash of storms and fires across the U.S., the church’s disaster relief agency seeks to replenish its domestic help fund. Kenya clinic provides care amid doctor shortage
Founded in 2004 in Ugunja, St. Paul's Methodist Health Center gives free care to nearly 300 people living with HIV. Nevada church gives livestock to faraway families
A congregation brings cows, goats, sheep and chickens onto the church's front lawn and invites donations to Heifer International. Hundreds in the US Need Post-Disaster Help
UMCOR grants are already at work in several regions of the United States beset with record-breaking rains, fires and winds. But after two years of unprecedented donations designated for hurricane recovery, UMCOR is scrambling to provide long-term disaster response funding for domestic needs. Annual conferences focus on starting new churches
Church growth concerns highlight issues addressed during regional United Methodist meetings held in May and June. Conference gatherings collect funds for Nets, missions
When United Methodists convene in annual conference, business includes collecting special offerings for missions. State of the Art School Built by UMCOR Dedicated in Banda Aceh

One of the largest primary schools built in Banda Aceh since the tsunami in 2004 was dedicated June 30. Using United Methodist donations to the South Asia Advance, UMCOR constructed the state-of-the-art facility that is both earthquake- and flood-proof, and furnished it with school kits for students and school equipment, educational materials, and sports and playground equipment.

 Peace, Development Go Together: UMCOR
"Without peace, there can be no development," Marc S. Maxi, of the  United Methodist Committee on Relief, told Sudan's Fourth Vice President Minni Minawi at a June 19 meeting in Khartoum, Sudan. Retired Bishop Ben Oliphint dies at 83
Friends and colleagues remember Benjamin Ray Oliphint as a strong advocate for higher education and developing new church leaders. Finland Swedish Annual Provisional Conference
In a rare early round of hot and sticky heat with no air conditioning, the Finland Swedish Annual Provisional Conference convened in Grankulla, just outside the country's capital of Helsinki. The theme of the conference was "Our Next Step," and the program offered teaching, music, worship, prayer and testimonies. General Conference 101: All you ever wanted to know
A guide for the 2008 meeting where United Methodists will set direction for the church for 2009-12. United Methodists respond to floods in central U.S.
From funding to flood buckets, the United Methodist Committee on Relief is assisting rain-soaked Texas, Kansas and elsewhere. Video series teaches ‘God is a great big God’
Launched last year, the "Live B.I.G." Sunday school curriculum has kids talking about Bongo and Mr. Z and developing a lifelong faith in God. Church’s ecumenical body sets global priorities
The United Methodist ecumenical agency targets interfaith dialogue as a priority for the 2009-2012 quadrennium. New DVDs focus on history, beliefs, practices
Three United Methodist videos respond to requests for learning materials in new formats about basic Christian beliefs and practices. Agency to share 'women in ministry' study
The six-week program will introduce congregations and groups to the "lost history" of women in the church. Commentary: Remembering our brave soldiers
Army Chaplain Paul Kauffman finds that serving on the home front is a "quiet battle" of its own. Oct. 26 deadline set for General Conference petitions
United Methodists face a fall deadline for submitting legislation to the assembly, which meets next spring. Meeting aims to move churches from mercy to justice
Clergy and lay people are invited to the "Living Faith, Seeking Justice" conference of the United Methodist Board of Church and Society. Meshach's Carpenters rebuilds church in eight days
A Volunteers in Mission team from North Carolina helps to resurrect Pearlington United Methodist Church in Mississippi. United Methodist Agencies and Organizations Promote 'Genuine' Immigration Reform
Time to say ‘hello,‘ ‘goodbye‘ as pastors come and go
In the United Methodist tradition of itinerancy, summer is often a time to say farewell, pack and move to a new church community. Moves are emotional both for clergy, congregations
Those who have been through it say churches can ease the transition for new pastors with preparation, hospitality and prayer. United Methodists, Muslims partner to ease suffering
UMCOR and Muslim Aid leaders sign an unprecedented agreement in London to work together in relief efforts worldwide. Bishop brings message of hope to Zimbabweans
In an African community ravaged by AIDS and malaria, Bishop John R. Schol preaches about Jesus' love and compassion for lepers. Delegation delivers nets to malaria-infested township
Members of the Baltimore-Washington Conference bring 7,125 insecticide-treated sleeping nets to fight malaria in Zimbabwe. Faith and sacrifice build new church in Zimbabwe
Ready with bricks, mortar and other materials, a groundbreaking is celebrated for a new Muradzikwa United Methodist Church building. ‘Church in a box’ concept expands ministry
Batavia United Methodist in Illinois is a church on the move—literally—and taking church to the suburbs every Sunday. Church supports farmers co-op as act of stewardship
A Tennessee church finds a way to feed its members—and support community-based agriculture that keeps family farms in business. Community radio crusade renewed in U.S. Congress
“Radio of the people, for the people, by the people" is the goal of bills introduced in the U.S. Congress. Agency funds racial-ethnic projects and ministries
The Board of Discipleship approves more than $120,000 for 15 racial-ethnic projects. Commentary: Developing leaders through education
Two retired bishops tout the Global Education Fund as an unprecedented opportunity to develop principled leaders for the world. Costa Rica partnership to train Hispanic ministers
A new agreement between the church's higher education agency and a Costa Rican university will foster training for Hispanic pastors. ‘Open hearts’ campaign expands church’s reach
Research shows the church’s 6-year-old "Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors" campaign is reaching new “seekers.” 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. United Methodist plan emphasizes new church starts
The United Methodist Church hopes to return to its evangelistic heyday of planting a new U.S. church every day. Commentary: Pondering a United Methodist future
Noting membership declines, Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker reminds the world that the church is always dying—and being resurrected! Advocate: Disability access improves access for all
United Methodist Women are urged to take part in the campaign to widen access for people with disabilities. Poland Annual Conference
The 86th meeting of the Annual Conference in Poland occurred in Klarysew/Warsaw. The conference theme "Immersed in Truth-Truly Free" followed a current theme within Polish society. Switzerland/France Annual Conference
The Annual Conference of Switzerland/France/North Africa met in Zofingen, Switzerland, around a theme that was an invitation to meet other people not only among conference members but also "outside of the church walls." Austria Annual Conference
The Austria Annual Conference met in Linz. The session's theme sounded like "unity of faith-diversity of church," but instead of Einheit, the German word for unity, the theme used the German word Einfalt, which means "simplicity" in English 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. Florida Annual Conference
Administrative matters and elections for delegates to next year's denominational and jurisdictional conferences dominated the 2007 Florida Annual Conference, while an emphasis on youth and global health concerns balanced out the nuts-and-bolts business of the gathering. 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 mission team brings safe water to Ghana
For the first time, 100,000 villagers in a remote area of West Africa have fresh, safe water, thanks to United Methodists from York, Pa. Disaster coordinators, volunteers form covenant
The hurricanes of 2004 nudge leaders of UMCOR and Volunteers in Mission toward greater collaboration and coordination. Africa University awards 282 degrees at graduation
The United Methodist-related school celebrates its 13th graduating class by awarding degrees to students from 15 African countries. Africa University graduates aid community health
Two pioneer graduates in the master’s program of Health Sciences at Africa University are already impacting their communities.