August 2007 UMNS Archives

Arrest of mother puts 'human face' on immigration
United Methodist leaders say the case of Elvira Arellano will force the U.S. Congress to see the issue in terms of justice and mercy.

Church offers back-to-school supplies, haircuts
In New York's poorest county, Belfast United Methodist Church eases the financial burden for students going back to school.

Commentary: Finding despair and hope in the desert
After visiting immigrants and volunteers at the border, Bishop Minerva Carcaño says what she saw is both disturbing and hopeful.

Campus ministry offers church presence at college
While the number of campus ministries is shrinking, advocates say their impact on college students is as important as ever.

Higher education board approves racial-ethnic grants
Training and leadership programs for Hispanics, African Americans and Korean Americans are among ministries to benefit.

Late bishop honored with global education scholarship
Bishop Benjamin R. Oliphint believed that education was the vehicle to transform people, society and the world.

Ohio Northern director receives Edwards Award
Christine C. Cole receives a $5,000 graduate scholarship to develop her leadership in higher education in The United Methodist Church.

United Methodist agencies join anti-tobacco effort
The church partners with 24 other religious groups to urge the U.S. Congress to authorize FDA regulation over tobacco products.

Women's social justice champion Linda Hollies dies
The prolific author and motivational speaker also broke barriers as a pastor and United Methodist leader.

Commentary: A mission trip takes me back 'home'
Twenty-year-old Aloise McCullough tells how a mission trip to New Orleans gave her the closure she needed from Hurricane Katrina.

Families welcome reopened community center
Through the work of The United Methodist Church, a community center in New Orleans is again open to children in the hurricane-whipped city.

Liberian Council of Churches elects Innis president
United Methodist Bishop John G. Innis is assuming the top position for the West African church council.

New hymnal proposed for United Methodist Church
United Methodists could be singing from a new hymnal by 2013 under plans endorsed by the denomination’s Board of Discipleship.

Student hikes to New Orleans to raise relief funds
When 20-year-old Ben Poor told his parents he wanted to go for a walk this summer, he wasn’t talking about a stroll around the block.

Churches rebuild, recreate ministries in Louisiana
While Hurricane Katrina did not damage all church buildings in Louisiana, it continues to affect each congregation?s ministries.

Mississippi center coordinates disaster response
For almost two years since Katrina hit, a United Methodist control center in Meridian has managed rebuilding efforts in Mississippi.

United Methodists help lead Katrina response
The denomination has helped more than 60,000 people rebuild 25,000 homes in the Gulf Coast since the hurricane season of 2005.

Katrina volunteers to get hand-made prayer shawls
Volunteers to the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast will receive a special ‘mantle of prayer’ during an upcoming celebration in New Orleans.

Volunteers make lifelong connections in Gulf Coast
Some mission teams feel called to return again and again to hammer away at the destruction left by Hurricane Katrina.

Academy prepares Hispanic youth for leadership
A training program is preparing young people such as Erica Granados-De La Rosa to lead the church.

Caucus honors theologian Justo González
The longtime scholar and author is celebrated for his contributions to Hispanic/Latino ministry.

Hispanic caucus urges immigration reform
MARCHA will ask General Conference to urge Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

Older-adult ministry leaders hear call to expand table
Bishop Violet Fisher urges leaders of older adult ministries to ?bring folk in? and ensure everyone has a place at Christ?s table.

A parent's dilemma: When your child is gay
Kathy and Dave England were surprised to learn their son was gay, but nothing was going to change their love for him.

Arkansas man organizes Kenyan chicken project
The Lord told John Boster to build chicken houses in Kenya, and the United Methodist chicken breeder is determined to obey.

Louisiana children?s homes give thanks for support
For children coping with a lifetime of trauma, Hurricane Katrina was an especially hard blow.

Author: Faith should lead, politics follow
In her new book, United Methodist Charlene Floyd explores the effects of religion on politics.

Immigration activist arrested after leaving sanctuary
Elvira Arellano is deported to Mexico days after leaving her United Methodist church in Chicago, where she had taken refuge for a year.

Olson elected to lead church's Women's Division
Harriett Jane Olson has been elected chief executive of the Women's Division of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries.

Special Hurricane Katrina offering planned Aug. 26
Two years after Hurricane Katrina, United Methodist churches will collect a special offering to help with continued rebuilding.

Aug. 29 will be day of prayer, reflection, in Mississippi
United Methodists will mark the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall by holding three prayer services.

Commentary: Take time to make the connection
After reporting on the European Methodist Festival, UMNS correspondent Kathleen LaCamera offers her reflections on the event.

UMCOR offers aid in Peru earthquake
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is responding to the Aug. 15 earthquake that leveled several cities in Peru and killed more than 400 people.

European Methodist Festival unites cultures
More than a thousand Methodists from across Europe congregate in Slovakia to celebrate Europe?s diverse and vibrant Methodist tradition.

Home-grown pastors to serve in Albania
For the first time, Albanian United Methodists will soon be shepherded by pastors who are natives of the southeastern European country.

Slovak United Methodists hold fast to faith
United Methodists in today's Slovak Republic survived communist rule but now struggle with a broken economy.

AME Zion dedicates former United Methodist building
The dedication of an African Methodist Episcopal Zion congregation ends a six-year legal journey for United Methodists in Alaska.

Commentary: Reflections on the Virginia Tech tragedy
As students start a new school year Aug. 20, the United Methodist campus minister at Virginia Tech reminds that 'God will prevail.'

United Methodist Women take to the road for justice
Participants in a U.S. seminar in Nashville, Tenn., see what it means to be homeless, an immigrant or without health care.

Racial justice agency names Erin Hawkins as CEO
Hawkins will become top executive of the Commission on Religion and Race effective Sept. 1.

'Open Hearts' ventures into online advertising
Coming to a Web site near you, The United Methodist Church’s new ad effort is expected to reach more than 21 million people.

Arkansas United Methodists walk for children, families
More than 250 people raise awareness of Methodist Family Health, which has been in ministry for more than a century.

Oklahoma camp teaches peace to inner-city children
Organizers of the Peace Challenge Camp are helping kids learn to resolve conflicts peacefully.

Church helps senior adults brush up on driving skills
Near Atlanta, Alpharetta United Methodist Church offers older drivers a tune-up on the rules of the road.

Leadership academy nurtures African-American youth
Thirteen students attend the first Thomas Shockley Youth Theological Academy, cultivating African-American leaders for the church?s future.

Final Study of Ministry report available online
A commission issues its final report on its work to clarify the ordering of ministry within The United Methodist Church.

Missionary service is family tradition for Wingeiers
In a family whose missionary service began in 1896, a father and son talk about their own work as United Methodist missionaries.

Prayers, resources offered in wake of bridge collapse
A half-page newspaper ad reminds people in Greater Minneapolis that the people of The United Methodist Church are praying with them.

Six young people to address General Conference
Six United Methodists from 15 to 28 have been chosen to deliver the first Young People's Address at the 2008 General Conference.

Bishop: Media contributes to drug abuse in Africa
A United Methodist leader says movies and the media have been instrumental in encouraging the spread of drug abuse in East Africa.

Canadian church connects Filipino United Methodists
Filipinos with United Methodist roots have formed the denomination’s only congregation in northwest Canada.

United Methodist ministry targets substance abuse
A denominational program is teaching churches they can do more to fight substance abuse than providing space for AA meetings.

Racial, ethnic clergywomen to explore gains, barriers
A January gathering will discuss the findings of a 2004 study of the status of racial-ethnic clergywomen in the denomination.

Transgender issue on Judicial Council's fall docket
The United Methodist Church?s top judicial authority will again be considering questions about sexuality at its fall meeting.

United Methodists urged to divest from 20 companies
A task force is urging members to divest from companies identified as supporting Israel's occupation of Palestinian land.

Japanese church gives $100,000 for United Methodist work
The Hiroshima Nagarekawa Church has given $100,000 to the Board of Global Ministries for mission work in East Asia.

United Methodists seek change in tone at assembly
General Conference organizers endorsed “Guidelines for Holy Conferencing – What God Expects of Us” for the 2008 meeting.

Commentary: God has a plan for Afghans, Koreans
The Rev. Jin Kook Lee says the 23 Koreans held hostage by the Taliban will impact missions in Afghanistan, Korea and around the world.

Convocation addresses human rights in Philippines
The National Association of Filipino-American United Methodists has approved a resolution urging the U.S. government to condition continued foreign aid to the Philippines.

Minneapolis churches respond to bridge disaster
United Methodists across Minneapolis are standing in solidarity with victims and families following the Aug. 1 collapse of a major bridge.

United Methodists pray for Korean hostages
United Methodists are offering prayers and expressing concern about the South Korean Christians being held hostage in Afghanistan.

Youth groups win film contest with stories of faith
Three United Methodist youth groups won top honors in an online film contest from the United Methodist Board of Discipleship.

Film festival entry features New York congregation
"One Body, Many Parts," produced by a United Methodist in Troy, N.Y., is one of 10 films screened during the Oikumene Film Festival.

Ministers promote environmental stewardship
The Rev. Mic McGuire turned a rusty 1971 Super Beetle into a model of efficiency that runs off of electricity instead of gasoline.

United Methodists help honor ecumenical movement
Participants from 80 denominations and organizations celebrate the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Faith and Order experience.

Youth give back to make a difference for others
Youth 2007 participants fan out across Greensboro, N.C., to participate in mission and outreach projects.

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