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Growing in faith, learning to serve: Get Your Spirit in Shape

Rethink Church's photo-a-day Lent challenge encourages reflection on the faith journey.

Lent photo-a-day challenge

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What is Lent and why does it last forty days?

Methodist Women's History: Mary McLeod Bethune

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Our four theological guidelines

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Houston churches separated by slavery join for worship

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Clark Atlanta University's radio station is top in nation

Ham Radio Boosts Philippines' Disaster Preparedness

The Republic of the Philippines is a group of more than 7600 islands over a vast, largely undeveloped area. The country’s location, near the equator, leaves the population at risk for typhoons, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

United Methodist communication specialist April Mercado says around the world ham radio is a hobby, but in her home country, the Philippines, amateur radio can be a lifesaving tool in a natural disaster.

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