Roll out the welcome mat this Christmas
During the holidays, remember that truly welcoming visitors requires more than a sign or mat with the word “welcome.”
Saving Lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
UMCOR is working with local churches to help break the silence and overcome the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.
Commentary: Thandi’s story shows toll of AIDS
Project Tariro aims to save children from becoming AIDS orphans.
Myths about U.S. health-care reform
The Board of Church and Society answers some of the most frequent objections to healthcare reform.
Internet church engages in ‘21st century circuit riding'
Resurrection Live! connects worldwide congregation.
Rethink Church This Christmas
Advent advertising campaign features Rethink Church commercial that emphasizes giving of one's self.
Church bells, members to clamor for climate change
International effort to help promote justice, protect God’s creation.
Church launches Advent ad campaign
Commercial encourages people to think outside the gift box this Christmas, and “remember those who are shopping for hope, acceptance and love.”
United Methodist Women call climate change a moral issue
The upcoming Copenhagen summit is an opportunity to call attention to how climate change affects the most vulnerable, particularly women and children.
United Methodists take ‘going green’ to new levels
Church members put environmental concerns into practice with new buildings, advocacy and educational programs.
United Methodists take ‘going green’ to new levels
Church tackles environmental issues throughout the world.
Begging for water: Holston raises money for wells in Sudan
The Holston conference is working to provide life-giving water to people in southern Sudan.
Extreme makeover, church edition, aids sick children
United Methodists make apartment “home away from home” for critically ill children and their families.
Church challenges ruling banning homeless ministry
“We serve out of love for God which inspires within us a love for neighbor,” bishop says.
Supreme Court refuses suit over ‘Redskins’
United Methodist leaders vow to continue struggle against “offensive” names and symbols.
BloomBytes: Report shows ‘frightening’ rise in U.S. hunger
“It’s time to step up our efforts to fill the empty plates of others.”
Methodists in Puerto Rico elect new bishop
The Rev. Rafael Moreno Rivas says he is a “full-time student at the ‘Yahweh School of Daily Living.
United Methodist bishops launch appeal for Philippines
Church effort will provide humanitarian relief, support ministries.
Saint John's 'Operation: Swaddling Clothes' (Memphis AC)
St. John's UMC hopes to collect 18,000 diapers to help low-income families.
Affordable Health Care Act applauded (GBCS)
The Board of Church & Society believes the bill, passed by the House, will expand coverage to vulnerable Americans, but criticizes some of its restrictions.
Faith leaders launch campaign for immigration reform
Organizers hope to deliver 250,000 postcards to Congress by Jan. 4.
Tales of Hope (GBGM)
The United Methodist Global AIDS Fund provides support for AIDS projects in local churches, communities and hospitals.
Welcoming the migrant is a matter of faith (Baltimore-Washington Conf)
Faith-inspired questions fill this first-person account of a recent mission trip to the wall between Mexico and the United States.
Typhoons leave Filipinos ‘reeling,’ bishop says
Philippine leaders appeal for prayers, aid.
Young adults urged to embrace call to ministry
EXPLORATION speakers say new voices needed in The United Methodist Church.
Methodists mark defining moment in church history
Asbury-Coke meeting at Barratt’s Chapel set course of American Methodism.
77 bishops urge troop pullout from Afghanistan
Church leaders signing letter believe “there is no path to military victory in Afghanistan.”
Philippines emerges from flood-inducing typhoons
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is responding with emergency supplies and other aid.
Portland to host 2016 General Conference
Oregon has been chosen as the location for the top legislative assembly of The United Methodist Church. Tentative dates are May 10-20, 2016.
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.
Church leaders seek consensus on plans for change
Bishops say there is renewed sense of urgency about mission.
Church, seminary forge urban ministry partnership
Program addresses issues of poverty, homelessness, education, violence, economic development and other urban concerns.
Commentary: Race still matters after Obama’s election
Superintendent relates hope to struggle, courage, faith and wisdom.
Soccer player’s new goal: End malaria
United Methodists part of initiative to eliminate disease in Africa.
U.S. bishops prepare to tighten belts with salary cut
Church leaders say rolling back their own wages "is a great opportunity to be in solidarity with a lot of our churches."
Veterans support troops in airport ministry
Church volunteers say thank you to soldiers coming home, going overseas.
Connectional Table OKs new plan to study church
Guaranteed appointments, size of church agencies among areas under consideration.
New York sailors carry historic book of devotions
“Strength for Service to God and Country” given to crew aboard USS New York.
United Methodists help commission USS New York
Chaplain says new ship is evidence “that those who seek to destroy will never overcome those who work together for good.”
Churches reach out in response to Fort Hood shootings
Bishop asks for special prayers at Sunday services.
USS New York becomes symbol of healing
United Methodist chaplain touched by stories of visitors.
Bishops seek younger church membership by 2019
Plan calls for lowering average age to 47.
Congolese president visits Africa University
Joseph Kabila says his nation is on road to recovery.
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.
Goodpaster, Wenner win election to lead bishops
The new officers will take over as president and president-elect next May.
United Methodists hold line on gay issues
Denomination stands firm amid shifts in mainline Protestantism.
Blog: “We are the ones who are sharing the story of Jesus through our denomination.”
Bishops’ letter pledges to protect God’s creation
Poverty, violence and environmental damage are connected, church leaders say.
Judicial Council voids sexuality statement
Regional group cannot overule general conference, court rules.
Top court rules on financial, clergy issues
Paying apportionments in full is called “the first benevolent responsibility of the church.”
United Methodist bishops urged to do soul check
Steering committee recommends churchwide evaluation.
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