News Archives

May  2006 Archives

United Methodists help raise Arkansas minimum wage (5/31/2006)

United Methodists elect Ugandan pastor as new bishop (5/31/2006)

Magazine for teens celebrates 10th anniversary (5/31/2006)

NCC sets June 1 as day of prayer for Gulf Coast (5/31/2006)

Church groups renew objections to Cuba travel restrictions (5/30/2006)

UMCOR, partners respond to Java quake survivors (5/30/2006)

New outpatient clinic to open at Ganta in Liberia (5/30/2006)

Bishop Leroy Hodapp dies at age 82 (5/26/2006)

Immigration bill falls short, United Methodist leaders say (5/26/2006)

Commentary: New bishops’ president personifies Wesleyan ideals (5/26/2006)

Work teams continue to help in Mississippi (5/25/2006)

Program provides oasis for children of low-income families (5/25/2006)

Katrina appeal ‘solidifies connection’ across church, bishop says (5/24/2006)

New WCC executive committee addresses world issues (5/23/2006)

Couple opens doors of communication for Africa (5/23/2006)

Archives agency offers voice of pioneer clergywoman (5/22/2006)

Ethnic grants support nine ministries in Africa, U.S. (5/22/2006)

Center offers safe haven for future volunteer (5/22/2006)

Black, white churches share space, receive glimpse of heaven (5/22/2006)

Commentary: ‘Da Vinci Code’ stands counter to Christ’s code (5/19/2006)

Coastal ministries need support through appeal, bishop says (5/18/2006)

Pastor, congregation, count blessings after Katrina (5/18/2006)

Storm led churches to ‘dream big dreams,’ pastor says (5/18/2006)

Pastor helps police with stressful jobs (5/17/2006)

New Bible translation invites children on journey  (5/17/2006)

Grants fund dreams for peace around the globe  (5/17/2006)

United Methodist mission executive dies in Nepal (5/16/2006)

Storm recovery center gives hurricane preparation tips (5/16/2006)

Florida churches prepare for hurricane season (5/16/2006)

2006 grants support wide range of older-adult ministries (5/16/2006)

Charity offers hair, peace for cancer patients (5/15/2006)

Churches, members can take bird flu precautions (5/15/2006)

Storm’s aftermath bridges religious, cultural divides (5/12/2006)

First lady urges seniors to consider life of service (5/12/2006)

New European bishop takes office (5/12/2006)

Grandfather, called back to active duty, relies on faith (5/11/2006)

Jan Love to lead Candler as first female dean (5/11/2006)

Connectional table considers church’s ‘global character’ (5/11/2006)

‘State of Church’ report will include inside, outside views (5/11/2006)

'We will not shrink from this challenge,' bishop vows (5/10/2006)

Mississippi church perseveres through heartbreak of hurricane (5/10/2006)

Agency chooses 11 young people for internships in D.C. (5/10/2006)

Summit focuses on need to recruit young clergy (5/9/2006)

Friends of Latvia, Lithuania, to give pastors living wage (5/9/2006)

Schools make entrance exams optional for admissions (5/9/2006)

Faith, action converge at United Methodist Women’s Assembly (5/8/2006)

Assembly leaders ‘shine’ through music, good works (5/8/2006)

Poor also have dignity, speakers tell Women’s Assembly (5/8/2006)

Bishop celebrates God’s grace on clergywomen’s anniversary (5/8/2006)

Three religion communicators receive UMCom scholarships (5/5/2006)

‘Orientation’ magazine launches as e-zine (5/5/2006)

Church store promotes fair trade, justice (5/5/2006)

Youth 2007 expected to draw 10,000 young people (5/4/2006)

Bracelets are reminders to 'dream God's dream' (5/4/2006)

Commentary: Seeing youth as seeds of new possibilities (5/4/2006)

Prison van ministry helps families stay together  (5/4/2006)

Doctor reclaims calling to heal ‘whole person’ (5/3/2006)

Week draws attention to crisis of uninsured (5/3/2006)

Bishops’ president foresees more dialogue after judicial session (5/3/2006)

Spanish speakers assist Louisiana hurricane recovery (5/3/2006)

Judicial Council denies reconsideration of two decisions (5/2/2006)

Protesters, Judicial Council members worship together (5/2/2006)

Sudanese civil war survivors attend rally in support of home (5/2/2006)

Students promote Black College Fund at annual conferences (5/2/2006)

Puerto Rico extends Bishop Vera’s term to 2009 (5/2/2006)

United Methodist delegation visits Vatican (5/1/2006)

Parish nurse helps congregation stay healthy (5/1/2006)

Ministry commission identifies issues, sets timeline for work (5/1/2006)

United Methodist Men asks families to focus on hunger (5/1/2006)