Floods threaten ‘core of Pakistan’
United Methodist worker says the crisis extends beyond homes and crops to schools and heath care centers.
Posted: Thursday, Sep 02, 2010
New York bishop supports Islamic center
Jeremiah Park says denying religious freedom “makes us less as Americans.”
Posted: Thursday, Sep 02, 2010
Diverse church lifts up New Orleans
Joyful worship and lots of new faces follow merger of historically black and white congregations.
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010
Letter alleges racism in Obama attacks
More than 90 Christian leaders ask United Methodists to speak out against racially motivated “assaults.”
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31, 2010
Mississippi churches thank Katrina workers
Church member testifies those who responded "were the rod and staff of God."
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31, 2010
Baptismal waters bless post-Katrina church
Worshippers give thanks to God and the United Methodist connection on fifth anniversary of flooding.
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31, 2010
The road back from Hurricane Katrina
Amazing stories of faith keep hope alive in UMNS writer’s birthplace.
Posted: Monday, Aug 30, 2010
‘Angels’ mending lives on Gulf Coast
Hundreds of thousands of United Methodist volunteers have helped rebuild homes and lives after Hurricane Katrina.
Posted: Friday, Aug 27, 2010
African churches desire equal voice
Study committee will explore ways to promote the faith in different cultures.
Posted: Friday, Aug 27, 2010
Keys to building vital congregations
Topical preaching, varied worship styles, effective lay leadership are characteristics of growing churches.
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26, 2010
Louisiana churches hail Katrina response
Five years after the hurricane, Bishop Hutchinson reflects, “We lost church buildings and congregations, but we gained the church.”
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26, 2010
Luke’s House offers healing and prayers
Katrina-inspired ministry is “a blessing to the whole community.”
Posted: Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010
Opening doors to people with disabilities
Study concludes church needs to be more welcoming, recognizing gifts of all members.
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010
Giving thanks in Katrina’s wake
Five years after the hurricane's devastation, Bishop Ward says prayers, presence and partnership are critical to recovery.
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010
Donors respond slowly to Pakistan floods
Relief officials say the need in Pakistan is great, but donations are not keeping pace.
Posted: Monday, Aug 23, 2010