2010 congress to explore faith communication issues
A gathering of religion communicators will consider perceptions about religion and how technology delivers the message.
Police raid South African church aiding refugees
Church officials decry a raid on Central Methodist Mission in Johannesburg , where police arrested more than a thousand refugees.
Second woman seeks sanctuary in Chicago church
Adalberto United Methodist Church has opened its doors once again to a woman seeking protection from deportation to Mexico.
News briefing offers glimpse into assembly changes
Many changes at General Conference aim to foster unity through common ministry instead of gridlock over divisive social issues.
Church opposes cloning humans to produce babies
An announcement that scientists have created human embryos through cloning stands in stark opposition to the church's position.
United Methodists explore divestment proposals
Divestment petitions aimed at bringing about change in the Middle East are reviewed at a General Conference informational session.
Teens seek new youth director in YouTube ad
Wanted: One church youth director who loves Jesus, likes hanging at the beach and enjoys working with tech-savvy teens.
Mission leader voices concern on Gaza
Bishop Felton E. May urges world leaders to take action on the border crisis in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza.
Abortion opponents speak out during national rally
On the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, thousands of anti-abortion advocates marched "to witness to a culture and a gospel of life."
Heavy rains displace thousands in southern Africa
Torrential rains in Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe continue to force thousands from their homes in southern Africa.
Flooded Indiana areas get United Methodist relief
The church helps flood survivors in northern Indiana with flood buckets, relief funds and volunteers.
Peoria gathers for 40 days of prayer against crime
Facing rising crime and violence, the mayor of Peoria, Illinois, calls for 40 days of prayer, and churches across the community respond.
Churches Uniting in Christ seeks reconciliation
Members of the ecumenical group seek to bring two of its historically black partner denominations back to the table.
Fort Worth hotel changes challenge church assembly
With the United Methodist assembly just three months away, organizers are scrambling for rooms to accommodate delegates and others.
Church-run clinics help families get needed care
More than 60,000 people have found hope and healing since Shepherd's Hope Health Center launched 10 years ago in Orlando, Fla.
Florida churches enjoy drop in insurance premiums
United Methodist churches in hurricane-prone Florida begin 2008 with good news: a 22 percent decrease in insurance costs.
UMC, ELCA conclude dialogue, look toward votes
After three decades of talks, The United Methodist Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America seek "full communion."
Clergywomen of color build unity to build influence
United Methodist clergywomen from six racial-ethnic groups gather to worship, network and position themselves for leadership in the future.
Strong sense of calling undergirds ethnic clergywomen
The Rev. Cynthia Belt shares her experiences as an African-American clergywoman in the predominantly white United Methodist Church.
Nigerian United Methodist Bishop Mavula dies
Less than a year after his election to the episcopacy, Bishop Kefas K. Mavula of Nigeria has died of an undetermined illness. He was 40.
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