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Study finds pay incentives for pastors
Minister compensation similar to business model Eye clinics bring lives into focus in Pittsburgh
United Methodists meet needs of children Oprah features United Methodist ‘heroes’
Campaign calls for education, engagement Native American group seeks support
Cross-country journey promotes healing United Methodist Bishops Advocate Comprehensive Immigration Reform in US
The full Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has appealed to the President and Congress of the United States to support "comprehensive immigration reform" that would, among other goals, provide pathways to citizenship and reunify families separated by current policies. Change raises trust issues in church
Faith, grace overcome division, leaders say. Red Bird Missionary Conference
Bishop James R. King, Jr. presided over the Red Bird Missionary Conference session at Mary Helen United Methodist Church, Coalgood, Ky. United Methodist agencies coping with economic crisis
New programs launch amid cutbacks. Palmer says church is in ‘sweet spot’ for change
Council of Bishops president urges denomination to be more nimble. VBS program gets ‘On the Move’ with CeCe Winans
Curriculum lifts up civil rights movement Chinese Christians help lead quake recovery
New church cause for rejoicing Claflin students get up close look at crime scene
FBI provides hands-on training Faith community surrounds town with love, support
Hundreds mark anniversary of immigration raid. UMCommunities: Connecting Around Faith and Mission
UMCommunities, a retooled electronic forum for connecting United Methodists around shared interests in Christian faith and mission, is now live and available. It is at umcommunities.org and is sponsored by the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries. Assembly 2010 Theme is Announced (UMW)
“Faith. Hope. Love in Action” is the 2010 Assembly theme, and it was announced with much excitement and enthusiasm by the Women’s Division Directors during their Spring Board Meeting in Stamford, Conn. Church agency promotes anti-torture petition
Campaign calls for education, engagement River falls, work goes on in North Dakota
United Methodists part of recovery team Ministry with the poor project receives major North Carolina grant
A $300,000 grant will cover part of the start-up costs of a United Methodist three-year program to lift 75 families out of poverty and help communities to make strides toward eliminating poverty in three counties of western North Carolina. Bishops roll back wages in sign of sacrifice
Leaders say global crisis demands bold action Immigrant ministry celebrates 10 years in Texas
Justice for Our Neighbors looks to future United Methodists call for immigration awareness
Many churches will use the anniversary of a major immigration raid to focus attention on reform. ‘Singing angels’ share gifts with church
Blessings to all who raise a joyful voice. Deaf singer becomes 'word made flesh'
Artist interprets music with sign dance. Joy of music is constant in choir director’s life
Music director feels God’s presence in every note
Holy Spirit is always in the house. Performer relies on gospel music and God’s promises
Professional singer, actor finds inspiration in old hymns. United Methodists Got Talent
What about United Methodists who can’t sing?
Finding a place for the least talented among us Bequest to UMCOR spurs challenge grant
Michigan woman was active in church. Pastor helps tribal member set goals
Young woman beats odds, nears graduation. Pastor upholds singing legacy that began in burlesque halls
Ex-rock singer brings new life to worship. Redeploy church resources, financial officers say
Pension costs challenging some agencies, conferences. Lawmakers praise church as civil voice on poverty
Church leaders bring areas of focus to Capitol Hill. Volunteers hit streets as way to ‘Rethink Church’
‘We need to spread the word.’ Women still pioneers as senior pastors, survey shows
Female clergy work harder for acceptance. Bishops launch Rethink Church with worker outreach
Day laborers call visit a blessing. Church sends maize for Zimbabwe families
Response to food crisis continues. Commentary: Do we need Twitter in worship?
Service offers opportunity for dialogue. Be not afraid of swine flu, bishops say
Church leaders counsel compassion. Bishop Palmer offers vision for areas of focus
Bishop Gregory V. Palmer envisions thousands of small groups carrying out ministry and engaging others. Programs supporting peace and justice receive grants
Twenty-eight projects awarded $52,805. Compassion, caution urged in response to swine flu
Church offers prayer, aid to the suffering. Teen promotes African jewelry as prom wear
Beads provide food, education for children Global mission board looks to future direction
Global Ministries approves restructure plan. Methodists celebrate ‘invisible’ church
Pan Methodist Commission celebrates small, historically black denomination. Missions board suffers loss of investment income
The economic downturn and pension liability are part of the problem, prompting agency adjustments. Bike Club opens new pathways for kids
Ministry provides bikes to children. Native heritage, Christian faith bring conflict
Minister finds peace serving young flock. UMW seeks changes in denominational relationships
Strategic plan looks to future. United Methodists respond to hate group report
Advocates against racism reflect on report that hate groups are growing since Obama’s election.

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