Inside Jerry Sandusky’s church
Reporter meets members seeking peace from the alleged abuse, from the media and from questions like “Is there something I could have done?”
Advent app joins online devotional resources
A new mobile app, an online retreat and devotions delivered via email offer digital ways to prepare spiritually to remember Christ’s birth.
Ivorian officials welcome church leaders
After a year of difficulty, delegation meets with government and faith leaders to discuss rebuilding and reconciliation of the country.
12 ways you can fight hunger
From food pantries to walking to buying livestock, there are ways to make a difference every day in the fight to end hunger.
Sierra Leone appoints 2 women to D.S. posts
‘We will not fail you,’ promises lay leader as appointments end 15 years without a woman in district superintendent post.
Hunger continues to plague Horn of Africa
UMCOR, Church World Service among aid groups providing emergency and long-term relief to drought-stricken region.
Occupy ‘astonishing opportunity for clergy’
Seattle pastor pepper-sprayed by police urges colleagues to see ‘pulpit now in streets’ and share Gospel through pastoral care.
$90 million budget advised for bishops
The 2013-16 budget request for the Episcopal Fund represents about a 4 percent decline from the previous four years.
Japan relief efforts pay off
United Methodist congregations find unique ways to show their concern after the March earthquake/tsunami in Japan.
Peace in Sudan, peace everywhere
One of the Lost Boys, Michael Kuany remembers ‘people he left behind’ as he works to rebuild peace in South Sudan through new interfaith school.
Zimbabwe project welcomes ex-prisoners
Prison Fellowship works with churches to reach out to recently released to provide a church home for re-entry.
United Methodists give flood survivors hope
Volunteers, case managers and canvassers ease physical, emotional load for those affected by April 2010 disaster in Tennessee.
Artificial limbs change Sierra Leone lives
Recipient loses leg when rebels attack village and invade his home but regains life through United Methodist-supported program.
Bishops vow to uphold same-sex union ban
Council of Bishops’ letter is first response after statements by United Methodist clergy willing to bless such unions and by clergy opposed.
United Methodists see Occupy protest ties
Call for “just society” and parallels to Wesleyan theology drawing clergy, laity across the country to offer ministry, help.
Church gets unemployed ‘job ready’
Now employed, volunteer joins others to offer pep talks and prayer to those out of work. “You have to show you're willing to grow.”
New tools add punch to vital congregations
Church agency launches Innovative Leadership Project to connect visitors to church, strengthen teamwork and nurture spirituality.
Religious leaders: Don’t cut poverty funding
Interfaith leaders want to maintain global development assistance funds in Senate bill for 2012 U.S. budget.
Everyday ‘saints’ transform lives, faith
Facebook question elicits memories as people share stories of family and friends who made — or are making — a difference.
$3 million grant boosts malaria campaign
Gates Foundation, in collaboration with United Nations Foundation, offers support to United Methodist initiative.
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