Methodists, Catholics, Lutherans celebrate milestone
The Rev. Niger Woodruff of Nashville, Tenn., sees the pact as “a loving act.”
Black church leaders learn tech-savvy ways
Two areas of emphasis for the future: using new technology and training young pastors.
Macon man hikes 2,178 miles to raise money for children's home
David Green hiked the Appalachian Trail to raise money for Macon’s Methodist children’s home.
Young people helping form ministries outside U.S.
New structure provides on-the-ground leadership in Philippines, Africa and Europe.
BloomBytes: South African youth lead a new protest movement
An educational system that is failing its young people.
Partnerships are key for global health, Frist says
Medicine can be a “currency for peace,” says Frist, who travels the globe on medical missions.
Along with health concerns, ex-bishop faces complaint
The Rocky Mountain Conference is investigating whether Ed Paup violated his "sacred trust."
Faith groups lead call for immigration reform
Advocates motivated by moral, theological concerns.
Young evangelists reach out at bars, block parties
The Remedy stresses community service in building church.
Blog: The church must report its own news, good and bad
Being a truly open church requires being transparent, Larry Hollon writes.
Filipino women ask for support against abuse
Church leaders decry “culture of silence” on domestic violence.
Future clergy choose United Methodist schools
More than half of new elders, deacons attended denomination’s seminaries.
Aging Out in Oklahoma
The Carolyn Williams Center, a ministry a United Methodist Women-supported national mission institution, helps transition young men aging out of foster care.
Keeping hope alive in the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo could be the archetype for what Africans call the “resource curse” — the malady where impoverished people fare worst in countries with abundant natural resources. Yet United Methodist Women is helping impoverished families, women, children and youth in the Congo keep hope alive.
Help for mothers in Kentucky
The Maternal Infant Health Outreach Worker (MIHOW) program at Mission Giving-supported Henderson Settlement is there to help women in southeastern Kentucky.
Churches find new ways to say, ‘Y’all come back now!’
Homemade pecan pies, rolls welcome visitors to Arkansas churches.
South Central Jurisdiction will realign in 2012
Nebraska, Kansas East and Kansas West Annual (regional) conferences will form one episcopal area.
BloomBytes: Achieving 'lasting change' for girls and women
We must continue to pay attention to how women and girls are treated
Words have power to bless or curse, analysts say
Hold one another accountable, bishop advises.
God's Call: Opening Young Hearts and Minds
Youth and young adults need strong mentors to help them discern a call to ministry.
Zimbabweans step up to help students
Fundraising effort allows 60 to continue education
Scholarships top priority for Africa University
Inflation, recession batter Zimbabwe school.
BloomBytes: Eighth Anniversary
Pray With Africa builds community for continent
Teams of young people will visit 30 U.S. cities with a call to ‘Learn. Pray. Act.’
African bishops to take role in university
Pastoral letter of hope also planned.
Top executive of United Methodist Men resigns
Rev. David Adams misses serving a local church.
Commentaries: Promote civil debate on health care
United Methodists can be models for national dialogue, say Bishops Sally Dyck and William H. Willimon.
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.
Mission partnership to serve 500 young people
YouthWorks, Young People’s Ministries to offer camp in Music City.
Bishop Martínez becomes interim mission leader
A search is under way for a new top executive to lead the Board of Global Ministries.
Faith in God powers Heisman-winning quarterback
Sam Bradford begins every prayer with thanks.
Update: Faithful console one another as wildfires rage
United Methodists offer prayer, assistance.
Church’s rooftop garden inspires city youth
Project helps break cycle of poverty, unhealthy eating.
Doctor says churches need to promote health, wholeness
Leaders must model healthy behavior, founder of Church Health Center says.
Gatlinburg church reaches out to forgotten population
Ministry serves the poor unseen by tourists.
Young people to celebrate unity at Berlin convocation
Conference theme is “One Church, One Lord, One World.”
Be like Eunice: Welcome people with disabilities
Bishop asks churches to show Christ’s love to all.
Top executive resigns from Board of Global Ministries
Paup leaves for health reasons, agency says.
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