What was the star of Bethlehem?
Some astronomers have speculated it was a planetary conjunction, a nova or some other celestial body. Nick Strobel has his own ideas.
How the skunk stole Christmas
This Advent season, a Cleveland, Tenn., church has been battling persistent — and stinky — visitors.
2nd pastor injured by police at Occupy Seattle
Seattle-area United Methodist pastor says he was beaten, arrested while trying to keep the peace during protest at port.
Shepherd of today relates to nativity
Glen Fisher has watched over flocks for more than 30 years. He delights that those in his profession were among the first to hear the good news.
2011 church restructure plan headed to vote
Concerns expressed as General Conference 2012 to consider plan to consolidate general agencies into new mission, ministry center.
Doctor driven to help homeless young people
Sponsored by a United Methodist ministry, medical crew takes to streets of Phoenix in a big, blue RV to dispense health care.
Church changes fan fury into charity
St. Louis church asks Cardinals fans who are angry at Albert Pujols to bring their jerseys to the church for a Recycle Five Drive.
2011: Tsunami to tornadoes, floods, fires
United Methodists reach out with help, as year’s disasters become record-setters from Japan to Joplin.
Gay, lesbian ministry still 2011 flashpoint
General Conference 2012 to take up revisions to Book of Discipline ban on gay clergy and officiating at same-sex unions.
Of note in 2011
Outreach to young adults pays off in 2011
This year, the best way churches could minister to young people may have been finding them a job. More are finding that job as clergy.
Suffering increased for poor, hungry in 2011
United Methodists engage in ministry with the poor, hungry and marginalized around the world.
Top UMC Videos of 2011
From TV stars to missionaries, United Methodists showed the role faith plays in their journey. And how they share that faith with others.
United Methodists score high in survey
Church can ‘turn a good reputation into a gospel opportunity,’ LifeWay Research official says.
United Methodists share faith, fun at Christmas
With socks, random acts of kindness and more, annual conference and agency staff reach out to God’s children.
Don’t let holiday blues steal the season
Taking time for reflection, relaxation could be best gift of all during busy holiday season.
Peace depends on ‘courageous remnant’
The Rev. Bob Edgar tells those at peace conference to ‘be out on the edge a bit’ and help church ‘step up for change.’
Call to ‘remind people to honor each other’
Pastors in ministry during Occupy protests see their role as recognizing the humanity of everyone and remembering we are all God’s people.
Faith guides church in Penn State crisis
St. Paul’s pastor reminds congregation of duty to care for each other as Penn State coach’s sexual abuse case touches all.
Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
“Sorry for the Inconvenience: We’re Trying to Save the World” said the “soccer mom’s” sign as she joined 10,000 others in Occupy march.
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