BloomBytes: Report shows ‘frightening’ rise in U.S. hunger
“It’s time to step up our efforts to fill the empty plates of others.”
BloomBytes: The vertical commute of a naval chaplain
The Rev. Laura Bender’s living quarters aboard the USS New York are seven decks above the chapel.
BloomBytes: After H1N1, looking at malaria
Many parents are anxious about the spread of the H1N1 virus, but for parents in Africa, malaria remains a far more serious concern.
Blog: “We are the ones who are sharing the story of Jesus through our denomination.”
BloomBytes: The sin against women in Congo
Sexual violence and disease are limiting women’s life expectancy to 46 years, Linda Bloom writes in BloomBytes.
Blog: Q&A: ‘We have to change how we reach people’
The church’s communications agency must engage people with relevant messages, writes Larry Hollon.
BloomBytes: Faith in United Methodist legislators
Why church and politics sometimes must mix.
Have yourself a... Fair Celebration
As families gather for holiday celebrations, they are encouraged to support workers and producers by purchasing fair trade items.
Blog post: A Methodist Nobel Peace Prize winner
Linda Bloom reflects on the legacy of the Rev. John Mott, who was awarded the prize in 1946.
BloomBytes: Feeding one small part of the Bronx
BloomBytes: Striking the right tone on HIV/AIDS
Recalling the early project that set the tone for United Methodist HIV/AIDS ministry.
BloomBytes: South African youth lead a new protest movement
An educational system that is failing its young people.
Blog: The church must report its own news, good and bad
Being a truly open church requires being transparent, Larry Hollon writes.
BloomBytes: Achieving 'lasting change' for girls and women
We must continue to pay attention to how women and girls are treated
BloomBytes: Eighth Anniversary
Commentary: Promote civil debate on health care
Churches also asked to provide educational forums.
Commentary: Think like Christians in health care debate
Concern for neighbor should be primary.
Be like Eunice: Welcome people with disabilities
Bishop asks churches to show Christ’s love to all.
Connecting with the Lutherans
Misery in Eastern Congo
It started with the genocide in Rwanda.
The faces behind the numbers
July’s unemployment stats included church employees
Refocus and the future: reaching young people with the Gospel
The church in the United States and Europe must reach younger, more diverse people who have been formed in this culture with the gospel message.
Commentary: One big happy family in Christ
Making room for everyone in the household of God.
Copy of Refocus and the future: reaching young people with the Gospel
The church in the United States and Europe must reach younger, more diverse people who have been formed in this culture with the gospel message.
Video update from Global Fund Summit
Video update from Global Fund Summit
UMNS launches new blog on 'Church, Culture and Media'
Filing from Geneva, the Rev. Larry Hollon offers perspective on the global fight against malaria.
Commentary: Remember blessings on Fourth of July
Giving thanks as America turns 233.
Accepting grace is dad’s final lesson
Son learns to see face of Christ in response to suffering.
Commentary: Do we need Twitter in worship?
Service offers opportunity for dialogue.
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