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Methodists mark May 24 Aldersgate milestone

News from the United Methodist Church - Sat, 05/25/2013 - 3:00am
World Methodist Evangelism organizes events in London as “people called Methodist” remember the life-changing moment of John Wesley.

Philander Smith acts on social justice legacy

United Methodist-related Arkansas college looks to actions of its founder and graduates for definition of its mission.

Philander Smith acts on social justice legacy

United Methodist-related Arkansas college looks to actions of its founder and graduates for definition of its mission.

Mental health: Crises challenge rural pastors

News from the United Methodist Church - Thu, 05/23/2013 - 3:00am
United Methodists who serve churches in rural settings have a great opportunity to transform their corner of the world.

Copy of Oklahoma pastor asks prayers after tornado

News from the United Methodist Church - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 3:00am
D.A. Bennett, who got news of his son’s safety but must perform funeral for another child, describes “how desperately we need prayers.”

Oklahoma pastor asks prayers after tornado

News from the United Methodist Church - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 3:00am
D.A. Bennett, who got news of his son’s safety but must perform funeral for another child, describes “how desperately we need prayers.”

Tornado volunteers urged to be patient

News from the United Methodist Church - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 3:00am
Individuals concerned after storms in U.S. asked to pray but not self-deploy to disaster areas. Find out the best ways to help.

Hockey ministry scores big with youth

News from the United Methodist Church - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:00am
A couple’s shared love of hockey spawned a ministry that helps kids develop in every aspect of their lives.

Saying farewell to United Methodist Reporter

News from the United Methodist Church - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:00am
Losing the national newspaper like ‘the death of a family member or friend,’ says one longtime reader and alum.

Tijuana: Where the world’s migrants wait

News from the United Methodist Church - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 3:00am
United Methodist Church and Methodist Church of Mexico reach out to those trapped between nations, hiding and becoming prey to many.

Feeling God’s presence on the border

News from the United Methodist Church - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 3:00am
‘God’s mercy will outlast all national boundaries,’ says pastor as bishops join faithful for Holy Communion while standing in two nations.

United Methodist Reporter closing

News from the United Methodist Church - Fri, 05/17/2013 - 3:00am
UMR Communications, publisher of the Reporter and 45 other editions, traces history to pre-Civil War Methodist newspapers in Texas.

Church vitality: What is the secret to growth?

News from the United Methodist Church - Fri, 05/17/2013 - 3:00am
Florida pastor sees congregation grow by 25 percent in one Sunday as he does ‘what a pastor is called to do.’

Mental health: Activity benefits aging

News from the United Methodist Church - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 3:00am
“As a church,” says successful-aging leader Barbara Bruce, “we must not let our older members languish and become stagnant.”

Newtown responders get ‘Strength for Service’

News from the United Methodist Church - Tue, 05/14/2013 - 3:00am
First responders receive blessings and healing after witnessing “a vision that no one should” at scene of Dec. 14 tragedy.

The Big Garden grows food and communities

News from the United Methodist Church - Tue, 05/14/2013 - 3:00am
Learn how some United Methodists in Omaha helped create a network that is addressing hunger and more in their region.

Hungary Annual Conference

News from the United Methodist Church - Fri, 05/10/2013 - 3:00am
“Younger, more educated and more caring” — this could be the headline on the Hungarian Methodists after the 2011 census.

Bulgaria-Romania Provisional Annual Conference

News from the United Methodist Church - Fri, 05/10/2013 - 3:00am
About 50 people participated in the 2013 session of the Bulgaria-Romania Provisional Annual Conference.

Answering the cry of our mothers

News from the United Methodist Church - Fri, 05/10/2013 - 3:00am
10,000 pregnant women die from malaria yearly. On Mother’s Day, events will bring awareness to the church’s role in promoting maternal health.
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