Bishop Ammons, trailblazing leader, dies
Bishop Edsel A. Ammons was among the denomination’s first African-American episcopal leaders.
UM college president honored in Ebony
Walter M. Kimbrough, a lifelong United Methodist, was among 100 people recognized for efforts that positively benefit African Americans.
Nigerian Muslims, Christians seek peace
In a country torn by religious tensions, a United Methodist-sponsored seminar aims to end “the fear of coming close together.”
People watch, wait for malaria relief
Many in Sierra Leone yearn for the arrival of bed nets the way many children anticipate Christmas.
Christmas memories sustain grieving families
Recollections of faith, family and fun support bishop as he celebrates first Christmas after mother’s death.
Church prays for peace in Cȏte d’Ivoire
With the presidential election in dispute, the country’s United Methodists urge calm and serve victims of strife.
DREAM Act’s fate dismays church leaders
United Methodist leaders supported the bill that would have allowed illegal immigrants who entered the U.S. as children to gain legal status.
Church stars in CBS Christmas Eve special
The United Methodist congregation has drawn on the talents of its members, including a Broadway actress, for the national broadcast.
Help! My family stresses me out at Christmas
Sometimes expectations of Kodak moments and hopes for a holly, jolly holiday fall short. But even then, God is present.
Haiti Volunteer in Mission teams delayed
Church leaders decided to put 12 teams’ trips on hold because of fears of political unrest.
Texas church honors soldiers with wreaths
Beverly Norman’s son was killed in Iraq. She appreciates the church that puts wreaths on his grave and others.
Haiti, Call to Action top stories in 2010
United Methodists worked to “Change the World” and also pondered how to change the church. See the UMNS year-end review.
Partnership celebrates African church
Muslims and Christians in Sierra Leone and United Methodists from the U.S. helped rebuild a church out of the rubble of civil war.
Review: New Narnia movie avoids risk
Writer feels “Voyage of the Dawn Treader” more closely resembles a Disney cruise than the arduous, spiritual pilgrimage Lewis had in mind.
Early Christmas gift shelters Eritrean family
Twenty-two United Methodist congregations in the Indianapolis area joined to build a Habitat for Humanity house.
Alternative take on the ‘12 Days of Christmas’
“True love” refers to God and “eight maids a-milking” refer to the beatitudes. New lyrics give us a dozen ways to be more giving.
Givers pick compassion over consumerism
Churches offer ways for people of good conscience to buy gifts that support people who are struggling and in need.
Church’s Eagle Scouts soar into history
Only one time before have 12 African-Americans from one troop been promoted simultaneously. Just 2 percent of Boy Scouts make Eagle.
Pastor released from jail, ends fast
The Rev. Lorenza Andrade Smith hoped to fast until Congress voted on the DREAM Act. As her protest ended, others took it up on her behalf.
Anti-malaria campaign takes preparation
Before distributing bed nets in Sierra Leone, church leaders had to build trust in the formerly war-torn country.
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