United Methodist News Service Headlines

CWS relief coordinator to arrive in Myanmar

May 8, 2008 - 3:00am
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is partnering with Church World Service on aid for the cyclone-stricken nation.

Myanmar bishop monitors situation at home

May 8, 2008 - 3:00am
Bishop Zothan Mawia, visiting the United States, has been trying to respond to the May 3 cyclone from afar.

Teens help homeless with fashion show

May 8, 2008 - 3:00am
A youth group in North Carolina takes to the runway with its Love Thy Neighbor ministry.

Commentary: Seeking balance at General Conference

May 7, 2008 - 5:31pm
"What we are doing … is a spiritual work," says the assembly's chief scheduler, urging the 2012 gathering to observe Sabbath.

Marines receive Strength for Service devotionals

May 7, 2008 - 3:00am
A group of soldiers based in Fort Worth, Texas, are presented with copies during the 2008 United Methodist General Conference.

UMCOR starts response to Myanmar cyclone

May 7, 2008 - 3:00am
As the death toll rises in Myanmar, the United Methodist Committee on Relief maps out its response.

General Conference acts on wide range of issues

May 6, 2008 - 7:30pm
Delegates hear memorable speeches, approve $642 million budget, and set direction on social issues and church ministries.

Wrap-up: General Conference closes with message of hope after addressing budget, social issues

May 2, 2008 - 3:00am
Delegates end meeting with action on diverse issues and parting words of hope.

Delegates reject petitions on evaluation of ineffective clergy

May 2, 2008 - 3:00am
Pension plans adopted in 2004 are also retained.

Justice petitions address welfare, hate, torture

May 2, 2008 - 3:00am
Resolutions call for work toward a living wage to be a worldwide effort.

Same-sex couple says ‘I do’ outside church assembly

May 2, 2008 - 3:00am
Days after their church upheld its position against same-sex unions, two women join in a marriage ceremony.

Church supports justice for migrants

May 2, 2008 - 3:00am
United Methodists have adopted resolutions supporting justice for migrants worldwide and reform of U.S. immigration laws.

United Methodist Social Creed celebrated

May 2, 2008 - 3:00am
The church’s Social Creed continues to express the scriptural mandate to care for the sojourner, the weak and the orphaned.

Church tackles difficult subject of abortion

May 2, 2008 - 3:00am
General Conference votes to continue membership with the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.

Judicial Council defers two ruling requests from General Conference

May 2, 2008 - 3:00am
The court said both issues need study and would become docket items for its October session.

La Nouvelle déclaration de mission dirige les disciples vers la transformer le monde

May 2, 2008 - 3:00am
Les mots ajoutés à la déclaration de mission expliquent pourquoi l’église cherche à faire les disciples de Jésus Christ.

Bishop Ward: ‘Wait, watch and receive the spirit of God’

May 2, 2008 - 3:00am
Delegates urged to be witnesses to God's work in the world.

Commentary: Deliberating under the influence (of too little sleep) at GC 2008

May 2, 2008 - 3:00am
Packed agenda with little time for rest or sleep impairs delegates' abilities.

Conferences extend covenant agreement

May 2, 2008 - 3:00am
Relationship-building and work together benefits both Zimbabwe and Baltimore-Washington annual conferences.

Pension agency focuses on centennial, health initiatives

May 2, 2008 - 3:00am
Health, wellness and central conference pensions will be among board's future emphases.