United Methodist News

Africa becomes theology professor’s passion

News from the United Methodist Church - Wed, 02/08/2012 - 3:00am
Through Africa University connections, Otterbein professor forges connection with Muslim women in Malawi.

Meharry attacks HIV/AIDS in lab, streets

African-American women are 15 times more likely to become infected with HIV. One medical school is trying to find out why.

Sex harassment suit hits Dallas pastor

News from the United Methodist Church - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 3:00am
Cockrell Hill pastor accuses St. Luke pastor of incidents beginning in 2003 when plaintiff worked at St. Luke.

At Meharry, M.D. means ‘Make a Difference’

News from the United Methodist Church - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 3:00am
United Methodist-related medical college works to change inequity in health care that racial and ethnic minorities often face.

Young leaders watching church in action

News from the United Methodist Church - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 3:00am
The Bishop Melvin G. Talbert Leadership Institute Fellows are being nurtured to become ethical leaders of vital congregations.

Alternate game plan for Super Bowl

News from the United Methodist Church - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 3:00am
United Methodist Women join others in bringing awareness of human trafficking to festivities in Indianapolis.

Ending hunger in 5 years ‘doable’

News from the United Methodist Church - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 3:00am
Include God and make the effort, urges president of international hunger-relief organization.

Food ministries flourish on different paths

News from the United Methodist Church - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 3:00am
Two churches in the heart of Indianapolis find different ministries to feed the hungry and enable people to reach potential.

Black College Fund celebrates 40 years

News from the United Methodist Church - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 3:00am
United Methodist support helps recruit outstanding faculty and provide students with academic, cultural and spiritual guidance.

Growing communities along the Santa Cruz

News from the United Methodist Church - Tue, 01/31/2012 - 3:00am
From the hard soil of Tucson, Ariz., Youth Farm Project interns help the community to develop a flourishing garden and gathering place.

Will restructuring cut vital ministry?

News from the United Methodist Church - Mon, 01/30/2012 - 3:00am
That’s the question church staff want General Conference delegates to consider in weighing various reorganization proposals.

Sowing promise for developing countries

News from the United Methodist Church - Fri, 01/27/2012 - 3:00am
Foods Resource Bank spins cash from crops into food security as farmers and churches make a global difference.

Home nourishes body, soul of Nigerian young

News from the United Methodist Church - Thu, 01/26/2012 - 3:00am
Born out of the Hope for Children of Africa initiative, this mission of the United Methodist orphanage is still expanding.

Home nourishes body, soul of Nigerian young

News from the United Methodist Church - Thu, 01/26/2012 - 3:00am
Born out of the Hope for Children of Africa initiative, this mission of the United Methodist orphanage is still expanding.

Supreme Court shields church from bias laws

News from the United Methodist Church - Thu, 01/26/2012 - 3:00am
United Methodist leaders say the decision puts the onus on the denomination to do justice in its hiring practices.

Preview to church restructuring debate

News from the United Methodist Church - Wed, 01/25/2012 - 3:00am
Concerns raised that the proposed changes would give too much power to bishops and damage the denomination’s ‘separation of powers.’

Briefing previews General Conference issues

News from the United Methodist Church - Wed, 01/25/2012 - 3:00am
Delegates consider issues from reorganization to roles of bishops to an operating budget that is smaller than in the previous quadrennium.

Young adults lead social justice startups

News from the United Methodist Church - Mon, 01/23/2012 - 3:00am
An incubator for life-changing ministries, Spark12 allows millennials to hone leadership skills, begin new service ventures.

‘Exploring Differences, Deepening Faith’

News from the United Methodist Church - Wed, 01/18/2012 - 3:00am
During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, a student reflects on how living with other faiths and cultures strengthens her own.

Group proposes alternative restructure

News from the United Methodist Church - Tue, 01/17/2012 - 3:00am
Methodist Federation for Social Action is the only unofficial caucus to submit its own reorganization to General Conference.
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