The people hunger for hope
If the recession is easing, as this morning's headlines suggest, we still have a long way to go.
Hiwassee may lose United Methodist ties
College struggles with accreditation
Lowery to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Civil rights leader honored to be in Obama’s ‘first class.’
Chaplains on the front lines of Army suicide prevention
Mental health stigma still an obstacle.
Pastor gives churches ideas for supporting troops
Families value day care, support groups.
United Methodists call for justice in Philippines
Obama asked to address rights abuses.
Cambridge incident debunks ‘post-racial’ myth
Minister calls for honest, candid discussions on race.
Motel ministry feeds children
Meal ministry blesses children, church.
South African school serves refugee children
Mission treats all people with dignity.
U.S. conferences disapprove structure proposal
Other regions of the world are yet to vote, so the fate of the proposed changes won’t be known until 2010.
Government in Fiji arrests Methodists
The United Methodist missions agency is “disturbed by the implications of the arrests,” says the Rev. Edward Paup.
Relief office in Philippines offers help, hope
Church workers develop disaster response plans.
Economy causes tightening of conference budgets
New church starts, mission partnerships are priorities.
Woman with ‘uncommon touch’ ministers to homeless
Sunday meals served with love.
Video update from Global Fund Summit
Video update from Global Fund Summit
Church pursues radio to reach across Côte d’Ivoire
United Methodists will provide vital information over the air with the launch of a station in Cote d’Ivoire.
Congregations step out in faith, despite financial straits
Like many churches in Côte d’Ivoire, Nazareth United Methodist is growing yet financially struggling.
North Texans help dedicate Africa University clinic
Conference also funds health scholarships
Summer camp transforms at-risk children
Program builds trust, self-confidence
Côte d’Ivoire: Walking in Faith
A UMNS special report shows how the church is tackling some of the difficult problems facing Côte d’Ivoire.
Church fights poverty with jam project, financing
“We refuse to be called poor because our heavenly Father is rich,” Adèle Yed says.
The power of partnership
Teaming up with partners can make a dent in diseases like malaria, says the Rev. Larry Hollon.
Committee assesses life of church
Leaders envision vital, growing denomination
Faith helps Ivoirian general endure suffering, challenges
Forgiveness is essential for Côte d’Ivoire to heal following civil war, says Gen. Philippe Mangou.
United Methodist leads Côte d’Ivoire’s election effort
Robert Beugré Mambé is relying on God to help him as he plans the upcoming presidential election.
Agencies applaud asylum effort for battered women
A new Obama administration policy will help severely abused women from outside the United States.
Bishop Boni calls families, church, to prayer
Prayer is the centerpiece of daily life for the Boni family.
Bishops bring Côte d’Ivoire, Texas together
The partnership is aimed at transforming lives on both sides of the Atlantic.
United Methodist men assist elderly, infirm
Volunteers perform much-needed work for 75-year-old Millie White and others during outreach effort.
UMNS launches new blog on 'Church, Culture and Media'
Filing from Geneva, the Rev. Larry Hollon offers perspective on the global fight against malaria.
Scenes from Côte d’Ivoire
A brief history of Methodism in Côte d’Ivoire
Juju makers fled when the first Methodist evangelist came to this West African country in 1914.
United Methodists confront nation’s pressing problems
From promoting peace to lifting people out of poverty, the church in Côte d’Ivoire is making a difference at every turn.
Change the World conference addresses poverty
Every church can make a difference, organizers say.
Finance agency thanks church members for support
God continues to show us a new thing.
Foster care ministry keeps families together
Church provides ‘ray of hope’ with household basics.
Worker justice network decries wage theft
Exploitation rising with jobless rate, advocates say.
Church takes steps to help poor with Barefoot Sunday
Members of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Maryland donate shoes to help those without.
Missionaries urge President Obama to help Honduras
United Methodist missionaries ask Obama to support reinstating ousted Honduran leader.
United Methodists walk across Alabama for poverty
Lisa Pierce walks 168 miles to raise money for rural ministry and promote awareness for the poor.
Pact opens door for United Methodists, Lutherans
The ELCA will consider entering into full communion with The United Methodist Church in August.
Partnerships build ministry center in Vietnam
United Methodists are building a foundation for work and friendship in the Southeast Asian country.
G8 draws praise for food aid pledge
Church and relief leaders hail the G8’s commitment to provide $20 billion in food aid.
Aid concerns rise for displaced Pakistanis
Monsoon season increases health risks.
United Methodists battle gambling in Ohio
Common good is better bet, church advocates say.
Runner’s quest brings wells to Africa
Church rallies around mission project.
Death in a small town: The long journey to healing
The road to reconciliation begins in a small United Methodist Church.
Ministry provides healthy role models for at-risk teens
Teenage girls appreciate caring mentors.
Faith leaders make case for health care reform
Summit says access is a right, not a privilege.
Local pastor finds chaplaincy ‘opens doors’
When the Honolulu Police receive a difficult call, Alex Vergara is often at the scene as a volunteer chaplain.
Sierra Leone bishop hits road, sizes up challenges
Bishop John K. Yambasu is building excitement for the church as he tours his conference.
United Methodist ads to appear on Times Square
Spots invite viewers to Rethink Church.
United Methodist death rates higher than U.S. average
Reaching young people essential, study indicates.
Church camp offers comfort to wounded veterans
Finding peace along a Georgia lake.
Commentary: Remember blessings on Fourth of July
Giving thanks as America turns 233.
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