Volunteers repair homes, package food as part of annual meetings.

In Part II of a series, second appointees talk about experiencing their first transition.

Part I of a series about clergy introduces one young man as he becomes a provisional elder. Next in the series: second appointments.

Our high expectations leave little room for grace, says Tina Carter.

Native American church has weathered many storms but is deeply shaken by oil spill in Gulf.

Church leader championed marginalized throughout ministry.

Health center provides care and education in remote region.

Faith groups meet in homes and back rooms in restaurants.

The theme of the 2010 Tennessee Annual Conference was “Intentional Faith Development.”

Leaders look at church operations and vitality. “There are lots of things we can do right now.”

With the question, “Are you ready?” Bishop Jeremiah J. Park opened the 211th session of the New York Annual Conference at Hofstra University Arena.

Mission agency leader reflects that missionaries are not exempt from political turmoil—but know God is with them.

Youth groups share tears, hugs and prayer.

Ministry director says clergy need better supervision, more assistance.

The theme of the North Carolina Annual Conference, which met June 10-12 in Greenville, N.C., was “A Future with Hope ... Living for Jesus.”

The Pacific Northwest Conference gathered for its 137th session from June 17-20, 2010 at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington.

The emphasis was on fruitfulness when members of the California-Nevada Annual Conference gathered for their 162nd annual conference session, June 16-19, 2010.

Islamic Society of North America says church is ally in work for social justice, peace.

The Kansas East Annual Conference met at United Methodist related Baker University and under the leadership of Bishop Scott J. Jones.

“Radical Hospitality: Offering God’s Love” was the theme of the 167th yearly gathering of the Iowa Annual Conference.