United Methodist News Service Headlines

Donors respond slowly to Pakistan floods

August 23, 2010 - 3:00am
Relief officials say the need in Pakistan is great, but donations are not keeping pace.

Church schools among ‘best colleges’

August 20, 2010 - 3:00am
Several United Methodist-related schools earned top grades in annual rankings.

Border school strengthens spirits

August 20, 2010 - 3:00am
United Methodist school in Texas gives Mexican students an opportunity to learn and to grow in faith.

United Methodists address mosque conflicts

August 19, 2010 - 3:00am
Plan to build Islamic center near ground zero presents complex ethical debate.

Church growth often requires starting small

August 18, 2010 - 3:00am
Walking, photography, card playing groups help build spiritual community.

West Ohio Annual Conference

August 17, 2010 - 3:00am
Under the banner “Love in Action: Building Bridges Out of Poverty,” the 41st session of the West Ohio Annual Conference was presided over by Resident Bishop Bruce R. Ough as we celebrated the multiple ways the congregations of the West Ohio Conference are engaged in ministry with those living in poverty.

Pakistan floods threaten millions of children

August 17, 2010 - 3:00am
United Methodist partners providing clean water, food, health care.

Southwest Texas Annual Conference

August 17, 2010 - 3:00am
More than 1,300 Southwest Texas Conference lay and clergy delegates gathered inside the American Bank Center for the annual conference session and helped celebrate 150 years of ministry in the Southwest Texas area.

Global AIDS Fund provides help, comfort

August 13, 2010 - 3:00am
Church support helps AIDS orphans become self-sufficient and eases patients’ final days.

Facebook fans rank favorite hymns

August 13, 2010 - 3:00am
Social media discussion about favorite songs resonates with United Methodists across the church.

North Texas Annual Conference

August 13, 2010 - 3:00am
The North Texas Conference met June 6-8 in Wichita Falls, Texas. The conference was developed around the principle of “Risk-Taking Mission.”

New England Annual Conference

August 13, 2010 - 3:00am
The New England Annual Conference met in holy conferencing at Gordon College in Wenham, Mass., from Thursday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19, 2010.

Alaska Missionary Conference

August 13, 2010 - 3:00am
The Alaska United Methodist Conference held their annual meeting June 4-6, after having an all-day “Rethink Church” workshop on June 3.

United Methodists lose pounds, gain health

August 13, 2010 - 3:00am
Programs promote wellness on step at a time.

Young adults learn the ropes on Capitol Hill

August 12, 2010 - 3:00am
Program brings young people to Washington to learn advocacy process.

Church AIDS work makes a difference

August 12, 2010 - 3:00am
An October conference aims to rejuvenate United Methodist work toward an ‘AIDS-free world.’

Special-needs camps build confidence

August 12, 2010 - 3:00am
Kids, adults with medical challenges find acceptance at U.M. camps.

Small groups give churches room to grow

August 11, 2010 - 3:00am
Intimate gatherings work by connecting people to Christ and each other.

Council revives debate over God language

August 10, 2010 - 3:00am
Discussion explores diverse faith terms that bring people closer to God.

East Ohio Annual Conference

August 10, 2010 - 3:00am
Members of the East Ohio Annual Conference came together in a time of confession, prayer, hope and healing.