Meharry looks to close health-care gap
A mix of medical expertise and political advocacy is key to stopping disparities in health care for the poor, says United Methodist medical college.
UMTV: Church Offers AIDS Tests
For 20 years, St. John’s UMC in Houston has offered open dialogue about the disease and free HIV screenings.
Meharry attacks HIV/AIDS in lab, streets
African-American women are 15 times more likely to become infected with HIV. One medical school is trying to find out why.
At Meharry, M.D. means ‘Make a Difference’
United Methodist-related medical college works to change inequity in health care that racial and ethnic minorities often face.
UMTV: Young Black Church Leader
As head of Black Methodists for Church Renewal, a popular pastor and college chaplain, Ronnie Miller-Yow shares ideas for church growth.
Young leaders watching church in action
The Bishop Melvin G. Talbert Leadership Institute Fellows are being nurtured to become ethical leaders of vital congregations.
Ending hunger in 5 years ‘doable’
Include God and make the effort, urges president of international hunger-relief organization.
Black College Fund celebrates 40 years
United Methodist support helps recruit outstanding faculty and provide students with academic, cultural and spiritual guidance.
Sex harassment suit hits Dallas pastor
Cockrell Hill pastor accuses St. Luke pastor of incidents beginning in 2003 when plaintiff worked at St. Luke.
Growing communities along the Santa Cruz
From the hard soil of Tucson, Ariz., Youth Farm Project interns help the community to develop a flourishing garden and gathering place.
Will restructuring cut vital ministry?
That’s the question church staff want General Conference delegates to consider in weighing various reorganization proposals.
Sowing promise for developing countries
Foods Resource Bank spins cash from crops into food security as farmers and churches make a global difference.
UMTV: Guinness' Oldest Yoga Teacher
United Methodist Bernice Bates is 91. “I’ve attained this age because I have done yoga. Gives you peace just like your church does.”
Home nourishes body, soul of Nigerian young
Born out of the Hope for Children of Africa initiative, this mission of the United Methodist orphanage is still expanding.
Supreme Court shields church from bias laws
United Methodist leaders say the decision puts the onus on the denomination to do justice in its hiring practices.
Preview to church restructuring debate
Concerns raised that the proposed changes would give too much power to bishops and damage the denomination’s ‘separation of powers.’
Briefing previews General Conference issues
Delegates consider issues from reorganization to roles of bishops to an operating budget that is smaller than in the previous quadrennium.
Youth 2011 inspires group to give back
Young people from a ‘church of congregations’ in Las Vegas devote contest winnings to serving local elementary school.
Bishop Lyght reflects on his life, ministry
Katherine Simons hopes other churches will help the jobless. “If The United Methodist Church gets behind this, we can change people’s lives.”
Services enhanced by social media
Social media creates service that is “more like a dialogue than a monologue" as pastor answers questions texted to her live during sermon.
Young adults lead social justice startups
An incubator for life-changing ministries, Spark12 allows millennials to hone leadership skills, begin new service ventures.
UMTV: World Record Female Bodybuilder
Ernestine Shepherd is 75, runs 10 miles a day, and credits workouts and her United Methodist faith for turning her grief into joy.
‘Exploring Differences, Deepening Faith’
During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, a student reflects on how living with other faiths and cultures strengthens her own.
30 years and still learning
The Rev. Laurie Haller shares lessons learned from her 30-year pastoral journey establishing “a solid foundation for effective ministry.”
Group proposes alternative restructure
Methodist Federation for Social Action is the only unofficial caucus to submit its own reorganization to General Conference.
Welcoming job seekers at the church door
John Harper greets those worried about being out of work. “We try to make people understand that God will hear you and God will help you.”
Training churches for job ministry
Katherine Simons hopes other churches will help the jobless. “If The United Methodist Church gets behind this, we can change people’s lives.”
What shall we say about Occupy Wall Street?
The Rev. Riley Case talks about fixing the system. “Systems are no better than the people who operate them, and human nature is flawed.”
Dog blogs to help fellow canines
Goose is raising money to add pet section to homeless shelter. "We've had people stay outside so they could be with their dogs for the night."
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
View five of King's most memorable speeches, including the famous "I Have a Dream" and his final sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Racism still stings, bishop tells King
In his birthday letter to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Bishop Woodie White ponders whether race is America’s ‘stubborn virus.’
Conference trains church planters
Lay missionary planting network project works to develop new faith fellowships, churches in Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference.
High expectations surround GC2012
Assembly will set policies and pass resolutions that have “a major impact on the life of our denomination and our role in the world."
Breadfruit flour effort aims to enrich Haiti
Despite obstacles, Hennepin Avenue church in Minneapolis works toward innovative project to provide food and jobs.
Methodists cooperate in Haiti’s recovery
Two years after the devastating earthquake, church partners measure progress toward recovery in many ways.
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.
Oklahoma church sends Bibles to Congo
United Methodist pastor at General Conference hears story of pastors without Bibles and starts effort to send God’s word.
Cyclists pump up hearts, environment
Creative ministry not only helps homeless people get exercise and job skills, it benefits the environment.
2 big disputes ahead at General Conference
Proposals to restructure agencies and end “guaranteed appointments” for clergy stir reactions across theological spectrum.
Black leaders talk about church changes
Annual forum for church leaders dominated by discussion of impact of proposed changes on African-American congregations.
United Methodists reach out at Christmas
In diverse ways, congregations, conference employees and others shared resources, time and talents to brighten holiday for others.
New report connects farmers, the hungry
Bread for the World’s 2012 hunger report focuses on need to change policy to increase nutritious food production in ways that benefit all.
Board screens out private-prison stocks
Pension board of directors decides profiting from the incarceration of people is not in keeping with church teachings.
Minnesotans add $2 million to malaria fight
Fundraising sets new mark for United Methodist regional conferences as Imagine No Malaria effort total now exceeds $19 million.
Science can help church keep its young folk
Clergy Letter Project and Evolution Weekend offer opportunities to show young people that church door is open to them.
Transforming the lives of African orphans
ZOE Ministry’s work is mutually beneficial, says director, who sees a “glimpse of Jesus” in the lives of the young people.
UMTV: Church Drive-Thru Prayer
Atlanta drivers stuck in rush hour traffic can pull over for some comfort and connection. “I’ve seen tears of joy and restoration.”
Christmas Resources
Advent Week One: Will we sing with Mary?
The first Advent candle represents hope. Shane Stanford writes that Mary of Nazareth sang about it. Mary of Joplin did, too. Do we?
Advent Week Two: Peace among us
Worshipping with friends in Cuba taught a young pastor, “God sends the Prince of Peace not to be distinct from us but to be one of us.”
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