Investment issue before GC2012
General Conference petition backs divesting from three companies related to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land.
Radiation fear lingers after Japan quake
As Japanese Christians work at cleanup and monitoring, concerns mount beyond ‘exclusion zone’ surrounding nuclear plant.
Japan’s Christians active in quake relief
One year later, assistance to those affected by Japan’s March 11, 2011, “triple disaster” continues, with new opportunities for volunteer teams.
Slideshow: Side by side with Haiti
Two years after Haiti's earthquake, this slideshow revisits the aftermath and recovery efforts. Play and click on “CC” for captions.
Methodists cooperate in Haiti’s recovery
Two years after the devastating earthquake, church partners measure progress toward recovery in many ways.
2nd pastor injured by police at Occupy Seattle
Seattle-area United Methodist pastor says he was beaten, arrested while trying to keep the peace during protest at port.
Could you dry up the Rio Grande?
A couple shares an emotional quest for Visa approvals that would allow them to visit their children in the U.S. for Christmas.
Doctor driven to help homeless young people
Sponsored by a United Methodist ministry, medical crew takes to streets of Phoenix in a big, blue RV to dispense health care.
2011: Tsunami to tornadoes, floods, fires
United Methodists reach out with help, as year’s disasters become record-setters from Japan to Joplin.
Outreach to young adults pays off in 2011
This year, the best way churches could minister to young people may have been finding them a job. More are finding that job as clergy.
Suffering increased for poor, hungry in 2011
United Methodists engage in ministry with the poor, hungry and marginalized around the world.
‘Would I be able to worship at your church?’
Simple request from a homeless man moves a youth group to start Open Table program that has grown to more than 80 tables.
Program makes room at table for poor
As volunteers mentor those trying to break the cycle of poverty, they find themselves transformed.
Ivorian officials welcome church leaders
After a year of difficulty, delegation meets with government and faith leaders to discuss rebuilding and reconciliation of the country.
Lasting solutions for global hunger
While the world produces enough food to feed the 7 billion people who live here, 925 million suffer from chronic hunger. How can that change?
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