Survey finds clergy’s worries add on pounds
Pension and health board reports United Methodist clergy exercise more than other U.S. adults do but still have more medical issues.
Volunteers change world in 1,500 places
Fun runs, block parties, picnics, malaria fundraisers—and more—connected United Methodists to their communities.
12 lessons from 12 General Conferences
Rich Peck has seen a lot of history and worn a lot of hats in five decades attending General Conference.
Young adults + social media = future UMC
More than 150 participate in May 14 tweetup to chat about GC2012 and where the church goes from here.
United Methodists ready to Change the World
More than 1,500 congregations, charges, districts and conferences around the globe take the church into the community.
Missionaries: Sent forth to serve
In this video, four missionaries talk about their calling and ministries. We participate in their service through our prayers and our financial support.
Avoiding church signs that make people cringe
What should a good church sign do? Here is a list of blunders, as well as some ideas for messages that are inviting and inspiring.
Kids can Change the World
As you plan mission projects this weekend, include the children in your congregation by tapping into their natural abilities as risk-takers.
General Conference and the Avengers
Narcie Jeter hopes that the church will, like the Avengers, “unite not just against a common enemy, but for a common purpose.”
Wenner’s ‘stepping stones’ to bishop
German episcopal leader and new council president always felt welcome in the UMC.
2012 Annual Conference Session Dates
It’s the time of the season for meeting
Every four years, United Methodists have a hectic spring and summer full of annual and jurisdictional conference meetings.
GC2012 Celebration Sunday: The Advance
Meet some of the people who represent The United Methodist Church at work in the world — and those who make their missions possible.
GC2012: Ziemer on Malaria
Rear Adm. Tim Ziemer, the U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator, acknowledges that The United Methodist Church has been an important partner in the fight against malaria.
UMTV: Prayer Room Offers Sacred Space
Volunteers offered special prayers for the delegates and attendees of GC2012. "As United Methodists, we are people of prayer."
Biblical Mothers – not a job for the faint of heart
From Eve to Ruth, Bible stories tell of strength and love of extraordinary women.
UMTV: Booths Educate and Engage
Creative displays allowed delegates and visitors of GC2012 to learn about exciting ministries The United Methodist Church offers.
UMTV: Bar Church Serves All
Pubs provide alternative to traditional church. "Jesus never said, 'If you need me, I'll be in the temple.' He was always out in the world."
Remember maternal health on Mother’s Day
Mothers are vital to families and communities, but many women struggle to have healthy pregnancies and births.
Week 2: GC2012 flurry of motions, ministry
Frustrated by not voting on major restructure legislation, some felt as if GC2012 accomplished nothing. That’s not the case.
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