Finding God in unexpected places
Denver encounter with a homeless man reminds traveler that ‘we all have a hole in our soul.’
Bridging the poverty gap
Taking on the role of someone in poverty gives participants in the Circles Initiative a different perspective on how to help.
Pastor mixes faith, life in online ministry
After a medical scare, Scott Carnes learned the digital divide is not as wide among older and younger church members as often is presumed.
Facing Global AIDS
Global AIDS Fund puts a face on HIV and AIDS. “If we personalize the pandemic, people may move from indifference to involvement.”
UMTV: Ministry with the Roma
In Hungary, church members are welcoming the Roma people, called Gypsies, who have faced discrimination for centuries.
New wave of leaders will transform church
A generation of young, diverse and globally-aware leaders is rising that will reshape the church and take it in new directions, says Larry Hollon.
UMTV: Produce Drop Pounds Hunger
40,000 pounds of cucumbers help feed hungry. “There is only one reason there are hungry people in the United States … because we tolerate it.”
GC2012: Pacific Islanders welcome new ministry plan
“Our kalia (‘canoe’) has arrived and been welcomed,” said the Rev. Sione Veikoso, hailing the passage of a comprehensive plan for Pacific Islander ministry in the United States.
Hope’s Blend: Not your ordinary Joe
This special blend is a product of the UMCOR Coffee Project. A sip of it brings a little bit of heaven to struggling and determined small-scale farmers in Africa.
Necklace proceeds help Ugandan women and youth
You’d never know it by just looking at these beautiful works of wearable art, but the beads are made from simple stock paper and behind each one is a story of triumph.
Delegates reject divestment from companies
Delegates approved petitions dealing with the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but they did not approve a measure to divest from specific companies.
Partnership creates miracle tree forests
Churches in Kansas and Malawi combat poverty and malnutrition. "We get to participate in community together, pray and work together."
GC2012 to include call to repentance
April 27 worship service will focus on historic treatment of indigenous people and need to heal.
Church’s prom closet offers free dresses
Church helps girls prepare for prom who otherwise couldn’t afford it. Free dresses, shoes, and accessories are provided.
Investment issue before GC2012
General Conference petition backs divesting from three companies related to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land.
We shall be raised!
Christians recite the Apostles' Creed, affirming beliefs in doctrines central to their faith. But what is it we affirm in that final phrase?
Escaping Easter’s commercial trap
Missionary shares how differently Easter is celebrated in Africa than in the U.S. and encourages us to remember “the least of these.”
Restructuring proposals neglect women’s issues
‘If our denomination is to be a relevant, reliable witness to the gospel, (we) must give priority to ministry … with and by women.’
Clergy children from segregation era reunited
Daughter of Bishop Oliphint and son of Bishop Handy recall end to racially constituted jurisdiction of church they both serve today.
United Methodists join mourning for Trayvon
Congregations across the nation honored the slain teen by wearing hoodies to churches Sunday.
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