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Youth invited to create logo for international fund
Image inspires life-changing service. Church court OKs lease for Bush library
Plans for locating the library at SMU do not violate church law, Judicial Council says. Council rejects resolutions on same-sex marriages
Conferences may not change church law. Edelman urges health care coverage for all children
“This is the year we’re going to come together and get every child covered,” says the Children’s Defense Fund founder. Analysis: Singer teaches us how to love our neighbor
Susan Boyle’s story moves and inspires members of a Nashville congregation. Church to help eradicate malaria in Sierra Leone
Faith leaders launch partnership Susan Boyle’s voice lifts her beyond stereotype
Scottish artist provides moment of grace to the world. Education center empowers women in Mozambique
Literacy program helps students support their families Liberian president sails through ‘Daily Show’ interview
Prominent United Methodist makes Jon Stewart a “chief.” A race for water
On May 24, Mike will compete in a 56-mile marathon in South Africa, with the funds raised by hundreds of United Methodist backers going to support mission-related clean-water projects in Africa. Community workers improve health in Haiti
United Methodists are helping meet urgent care needs through a partnership with Global Health Action. DVD, new books provide help with ordained ministry
New resources provide guidance for people seeking to lead and serve more effectively. Michigan United Methodists to plant trees
Church members will join with people of other denominations to plant 12,000 trees for Earth Day. Skip lunch, buy a net and save a life on April 25
United Methodists are urged to give up lunch and save lives on April 25. United Methodist Web site opens church doors
Backed by a national advertising campaign, The United Methodist Church on April 20 launched tenthousanddoors.org. Couple serves God with green ministry
For the Sleeth family, good stewardship means being less materialistic and caring for creation. Hoops turn fears into friendship
Books and Basketball helps church touch community. Youth fast today to change tomorrow
Program offers service to the poor and education about why people are impoverished. Missouri United Methodist Women Offer Free Dental Care to Children
At Court Street United Methodist Church in Fulton, Mo., local United Methodist Women members organized free children's dental screenings. Bishop thanks Obama for immigration reform focus
United Methodists “believe that immigration is a human rights issue that needs serious attention,” says Bishop Minerva Carcaño. Liberian tackles malaria prevention with passion
Allen Zomonway has come through war and other challenges to pursue ministry at Ganta Hospital. South African bishop faces death threats
Methodist Bishop Paul Verryn of South Africa helps refugees, despite threats and criticism. United Methodist mayor fights Dakota floods
Mayor Mary Lee Nielson has asked residents in the Valley City, N.D., area to voluntarily evacuate. African bishops discuss health needs
United Methodist leaders discuss ways to strengthen health systems in the church’s African areas. Church walks in Jesus’ footsteps in neighborhood
Church members take the Stations of the Cross into the street to share with neighbors. Students take civil rights tour for spring break
Tour gives students glimpse into past while testing ideas of moral courage. Book continues safe vaccines effort
The Rev. Lisa Sykes alerts the public about the dangers of mercury in vaccines in "Sacred Spark." Bridge events explore gap between church, academia
United Methodist-related colleges and churches explore ways to strengthen their ties. Churches, schools get 31 ways to build relationship
Suggestions bridge the gap between church and colleges. CBS special looks at religion’s impact on poverty
Bishop Bickerton is featured on “Poverty: A Time for Sharing,” which will be broadcast April 26 on CBS. Churches need courage to welcome warriors
Pastors and church members must remember that soldiers returning from war have a new worldview, chaplain says. Many stuck in ‘Holy Saturday,’ professor says
The day symbolizes the space between life and death, and that’s where many returning soldiers find themselves after war. Western North Carolina Counties Are Sites for Pilot Poverty Ministry
Three counties in North Carolina are the focal points of a new United Methodist Church pilot ministry to eliminate poverty. They will become training stations for the denomination in the United States. Appreciation for British Methodist Role in Challenging Economic Summit
The head of the United Methodist Church's mission agency has thanked the Methodist Church of Great Britain for its role in keeping the concerns of poverty and environmental protection in the public eye as representatives of the world's 20 strongest economies met in London. U.S. House votes 298-112 in favor of FDA regulation of tobacco
Last week, U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would give the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory power over the tobacco industry for the first time. Immigrants find legal help at clinic
Ministry guides immigrants through citizenship process. United Methodists in Liberia take aim at poverty
Bishop John Innis has called Christians to help drive development Words, photos show struggle in Darfur
Book offers a glimpse of journalists' experiences while on assignment for humanitarian groups. Latin American, Caribbean and US Churches Explore New Ways of Being in Mission Together
More than 100 Methodist leaders from Latin America, Caribbean and the United States gathered in Mexico City, March 24-27, to strengthen relationships through sending and receiving volunteers and when responding to local disasters. Ethnic church social justice programs funded
Church and Society awards $187,000 in grants to ethnic local church projects Tagwira elected to lead Africa University
After 15 months as interim head of Africa University, Fanuel Tagwira is elected vice chancellor. Survey reveals misunderstanding of deacon’s role
Deacons believe they are accepted and valued but misunderstood, according to a 2008 survey. Black caucus examines new church starts
“New churches are the best way to reach new people,” says the Rev. Candice Lewis. Black Methodists to share God’s ‘amazing grace’
Black church leaders called to deepen commitment to ministry with the poor. Heidinger reflects on Good News leadership
Clergyman retires with “a sense of fulfillment, that I was where God wanted me to be.” Students harvest produce to feed hungry
"The food we waste here is enough to feed the people who are starving in Africa," says Givewell Myaradzi. United Methodist Agencies Join in Appeal for US to Lift Ban on Cuba Travel
A group of Protestant denominations and agencies have asked the Congress of the United States to lift the travel ban that severely limits their interactions with churches in Cuba. Racial justice leaders urged to help with immigration law reform
Bishop Minerva Carcaño, who heads the United Methodist Council of Bishops Task Force on Immigration, recently urged about 50 racial justice advocates to bolster the effort to enact more humane immigration laws this year. Zimbabwe’s suffering is man-made, lawyer says
“Zimbabwe did not suddenly become poor and destroyed,” says Tinoziva Bere. Minnesotans near Red River watch and pray
Minnesotans in Red River area watch cautiously for breaches in sandbag levees.

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