United Methodist News Service Headlines

Special session of General Conference unlikely

March 10, 2010 - 3:00am
Leaders say there may not be enough time or money for an extra meeting.

United Methodist Men begin new chapter

March 10, 2010 - 3:00am
Organization expanding hunger ministries, on-line learning.

Concepción coping despite earthquake

March 9, 2010 - 3:00am
Ecumenical assessment team visits damaged city

Women’s commission born in turbulent times

March 9, 2010 - 3:00am
Movement of lay and clergy women started agency from scratch.

Giving, membership decline in recession

March 8, 2010 - 3:00am
The mission of The United Methodist Church continues amid sacrifices, officials say.

Chile mourns for quake victims, plans response

March 8, 2010 - 3:00am
Methodist leaders part of ecumenical team visiting damaged areas.

Funds embargoed at two schools

March 5, 2010 - 3:00am
Claremont and United taking steps to reinstate funds.

UMCOR helps Haitians stay in U.S.

March 4, 2010 - 3:00am
Free clinics assist immigrants applying for protected status.

‘Wesley’ may be coming to a theater near you

March 4, 2010 - 3:00am
Burgess Jenkins, June Lockhart help Moravian pastor bring life of Methodism founder to the big screen.

Chilean Methodists pray for guidance

March 3, 2010 - 3:00am
Many church members left homeless by the quake

Pastors debate value of Lenten sacrifices

March 3, 2010 - 3:00am
Which is better: To give something up for Lent or to do something new for Lent?

Innovative churches worship despite blizzard

March 2, 2010 - 3:00am
Virtual worship experiences offer everything but collection plates.

Chile faces long road to recovery

March 2, 2010 - 3:00am
Methodists in Chile work with ecumenical partners to provide aid.

Thailand mission respects many cultures

March 2, 2010 - 3:00am
Newlyweds cut their wedding cake with a long sword at ceremony near Bangkok.

Chilean pastor: ‘Trust in the Lord’

March 1, 2010 - 3:00am
The Rev. Edinson Caba Burgos says an earthquake reminds faithful that life is precious.

Methodists in Chile assess quake toll

March 1, 2010 - 3:00am
Church buildings in at least four districts suffered major damage, bishop says.

United Methodists respond to Chile earthquake

February 27, 2010 - 3:00am
UMCOR has offered assistance to the Ministerio Social Methodista in Chile.

United Methodists applaud health care summit

February 26, 2010 - 3:00am
Church leaders welcome opportunity for bipartisan dialogue on reform

Pastors challenge IRS status of D.C. ‘church’

February 25, 2010 - 3:00am
Clergy say center where Gov. Mark Sanford received spiritual counseling does not deserve tax-exempt status.

Attorney honored for protecting immigrants

February 24, 2010 - 3:00am
Llewelyn Pritchard’s work for social justice “shows a life lived walking in the footsteps of Jesus.”