Co-op ministry cares for rural poor
In an area where unemployment can rise to 70 percent and need is great, a group of United Methodist churches are there to help.
Louisiana churches help lead fight against AIDS
Baton Rouge has the third-highest rate of new HIV cases in the U.S. United Methodist leaders offer education about AIDS and free testing.
Anti-malaria campaign begins in Sierra Leone
The African nation has the world’s seventh-highest mortality rate for children under 5. Most of those deaths result from malaria.
Church vitality is not just a matter of numbers
Were '50s churches more vital or just bigger? Do we want lives changed or just bills paid? Leader asks if “vitality” in numbers is best.
People find varied ways to say grace
Although traditions may differ, the blessings offered over Thanksgiving meals will have a common theme: gratitude for God’s many gifts.
Thankfulness matters in times good and bad
Counselor advises us to step back, assess what is good about our lives and count blessings whether things are going well or not.
Refugees still find shelter at South African church
A Methodist pastor takes chances to care for homeless asylum seekers from Zimbabwe.
Agency approves change to insurance program
The shift is intended to lower costs and increase liability and property coverage churchwide.
Interfaith Thanksgiving services bridge faiths
Services offer a witness against religious exclusiveness. They “make the doors of all our faith communities appear a little more open.”
Foundation ensures health care for D.C. poor
United Methodists back a Baltimore hospital’s partnership to award grants to groups caring for those in need.
Simple living not necessarily simple
In a consumer-driven society, survey of clergy and laity finds that using only what is needed to sustain life is a challenge.
‘Advisory group on steroids’ tackles reform
Connectional Table approves creation of an Interim Operations Team, which will flesh out the Call to Action recommendations.
Transgender pastor urges sexuality debate
A pastor shared his long-kept secret, and thinks the church should talk more about sex and gender. Not everyone shares his opinion.
SMU breaks ground on Bush Center
Former president tells 3,000 supporters: "Today's groundbreaking marks the beginning of a journey."
Imagine No Malaria has first release of funds
Anti-malaria initiative partners with UMCOR and Global Fund to eliminate malaria deaths in Africa by 2015.
Laura Bush talks faith at cancer center fundraiser
The former first lady discussed her family’s brush with the disease and how scripture brings comfort in trying times.
Winter threatens flood victims in Pakistan
Lack of adequate shelter and clothing concerns relief agencies as cold weather approaches.
Student Day nurtures new leaders
They hope to serve the world in roles such as food scientist, music therapist, and minister. Your Nov. 28 offering can help fulfill their dreams.
Technology replaces phone cards for military
After 7 years and more than 17 million minutes donated, the phone-card program is being phased out due to use of Skype and social media.
Bishops oppose racism, back immigration reform
United Methodist leaders call on Christians to advocate for humane reform and to recognize the sacredness of every person.
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