United Methodist News Service Headlines

Groups tackle guaranteed appointments

March 17, 2010 - 3:00am
Ministry Study Commission raises concern that promising clergy lifetime jobs leads to mediocrity.

Partnerships strengthen black churches

March 16, 2010 - 3:00am
SBC21 initiative reaches out to regional conferences.

Texas United Methodists join march

March 16, 2010 - 3:00am
More than 500 marchers will advocate for immigration reform in the nation’s capital on March 21.

Women face long road to change in church

March 16, 2010 - 3:00am
Commission on the Status and Role of Women celebrates advances, while continuing struggle.

Ivorians celebrate radio station with hope

March 15, 2010 - 3:00am
The Voice of Hope is called a symbol of the living God.

Giving decline threatens scholarships

March 15, 2010 - 3:00am
Hundreds of eligible students may be turned down without surge in online giving.

White House focuses on faith-based groups

March 12, 2010 - 3:00am
Faith-based organizations help government fight poverty.

Radio station impacts Ivorians

March 12, 2010 - 3:00am
Information can make difference between life and death

Churches share wisdom of generous giving

March 12, 2010 - 3:00am
Takes commitment to mission beyond local church

Dealing with emotional aftershocks

March 12, 2010 - 3:00am
Natural disasters can make one feel vicarious grief and wonder “Can I feel safe again?”

Conferences struggle to pay apportionments

March 11, 2010 - 3:00am
Local congregations find it difficult amid recession to meet financial commitments.

Missionary safety a ‘constant concern’

March 11, 2010 - 3:00am
Killings in Pakistan illustrate need to be on continual alert.

Philippines will not release health workers

March 11, 2010 - 3:00am
International religious, medical organizations protest treatment of detainees.

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.