United Methodists respond to Chile earthquake
UMCOR has offered assistance to the Ministerio Social Methodista in Chile.
Build community locally. Fight malaria globally.
Churches of any size can “Change the World” and help people in need.
Megachurch revitalizes downtown congregation
Church of the Resurrection provides spiritual and physical renewal for historic sanctuary.
United Methodists applaud health care summit
Church leaders welcome opportunity for bipartisan dialogue on reform
Agency aids Haitian medical evacuees
Church World Service organizes support networks for severely injured quake survivors airlifted to U.S. hospitals.
Pastor plants church in growing suburb
Motorcyle-riding reverend heeds God’s call to build new congregation.
Pastors challenge IRS status of D.C. ‘church’
Clergy say center where Gov. Mark Sanford received spiritual counseling does not deserve tax-exempt status.
Attorney honored for protecting immigrants
Llewelyn Pritchard’s work for social justice “shows a life lived walking in the footsteps of Jesus.”
Contemporary church begins in coffee shop
Redemption United Methodist focuses on new music, small groups and programs for children.
Class helps parents find children’s gifts
Intergenerational course helps parents recognize and affirm what their kids are doing right.
Dreamer plants new church in Kansas City
Starting a new congregation is the adventure of a lifetime for the Rev. Curtis Huffman.
Summit addresses suffering in Sudan
United Methodists bring hope with medical care, education and clean water projects.
United Methodists keep focus on Haiti
More than 3,000 volunteers line up at Virginia event to pack emergency meals.
Young clergywomen blaze new trails
Young women pastors blaze new trails
Veteran civil rights leader calls for reform
Racism, sexism, violence and greed are top problems, the Rev. James Lawson says.
Haitian adoptions require moral discernment
While many may want to rescue the most vulnerable, leaders advise the best way to help is to provide for kids’ immediate care.
Haitians mourn losses from quake
“It felt like the end of the world,” one survivor says.
Manhattan UMs find niche in Colombia
Partnership has grown from 1996 mission trip.
Movie lifts up racial struggle in North Carolina
“Blood Done Sign My Name” transcends Hollywood treatment of civil rights to focus on black empowerment.
Racial tensions inform Tyson’s memoir
White preacher’s son explores race relations growing up in North Carolina.
British Methodists commit to mission
Church leaders declare the covenant is “something at the heart of how we understand our present and future life as a church.”
Film recalls 1970 murder over race
"Blood Done Sign My Name" transcends Hollywood treatment of civil rights to focus on black empowerment.
Ivorian bishop calls for prayer amid shakeup
Church is "confident in God that we will cross the troubled waters."
UMCOR field office opens in Haiti
UMCOR plan includes emergency, recovery and rehabilitation work.
Mission board protests arrests in Philippines
Doctor with United Methodist ties among 43 health workers detained.
United Methodists give $11 million to Haiti
Special offerings, benefit concerts, concession stand sales aid relief effort.
United Methodists give $8.5 million to Haiti
Special offerings, benefit concerts, concession stand sales aid relief effort.
Haiti journal: Dreading the rainy season
Winter Olympics should not overshadow needs of suffering nation.
Ohio Wesleyan students belly flop for Haiti
Participants endure a few red chests to raise $1,000 for UMCOR relief fund.
Free pharmacy will open in Ohio church
Providing prescriptions for the poor "speaks to Jesus' healing ministry."
Judicial Council to look at new church structures
Conferences explore new ways to meet mission needs.
United Methodists recall Orangeburg Massacre
Church stood with students in taking stand against racism.
Wesley’s diet, exercise tips promote health
Drink lots of water, take cold baths, exercise regularly.
All Haiti scholarship students reported safe
LATEST: Quake, however, left many young scholars living on the streets.
Super Bowl rivalry promotes health kits
Indiana, Louisiana churches compete for Haiti.
‘Do Not Be Afraid’
A modern menu of daily dread, real or exaggerated, assaults nerves—and tests faith.
A church without walls
Pastors take to Chicago streets: “rather than waiting for people to come to us, we go to them.”
(Not) talkin’ ‘bout my g-g-generation
A 'graying' church must look at the world through the eyes of the youth it seeks
Florida Haitians praise God after quake
Congregation stands strong, despite losing family members.
Oasis House offers peace for women
Ohio ministry targets strippers shy; with love and without judgment.
Haitian Methodists, UMCOR assess volunteer needs
Church president asks U.S. to “continue to be with us” but cautions volunteers to delay travel.
School kids pack kits for Haitians
Students in Kentucky challenge each other to help those hurt by the quake.
Sports ministries reach church, community
Churches nurture physical and spiritual health through sports and recreation ministries.
Students bring history to life
Role-playing history lessons are so successful, one professor says, “I finally had to force them out of the classroom.”
A Texas church worships by helping others
One Texas church set out to make a difference in their community and found that it also brought them together as a congregation.
Church pioneer Lina McCord dies at 86
Former executive of Black College Fund passes away at 86.
Haitian church members distribute UMCOR food
FROM REPORTER IN HAITI: For many in Haiti's outlying areas, aid from The United Methodist Church was the first help they have received.
Texas surgeon conducts 50 surgeries in Haiti
Five days plus 50 surgeries equals a forever-changed man.
Mahalia Jackson, once and future gospel queen
Thirty-eight years later, the power of her music endures.
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