United Methodist News Service Headlines

Church in Vietnam moves forward

May 26, 2010 - 3:00am
Step toward official recognition called “a historic moment for the United Methodist mission in Vietnam.”

Millennials support increased immigration

May 26, 2010 - 3:00am
Young adults more tolerant of diversity, have positive attitude toward immigration.

Congregations strive to zap malaria

May 25, 2010 - 3:00am
Pennsylvania church enlisted members of all ages for Imagine No Malaria campaign.

Council settles Philippines’ dispute

May 24, 2010 - 3:00am
Top courts decides which annual conference was valid.

Peace grant helps inner-city youth

May 24, 2010 - 3:00am
Chicago church is everything but a Sundays-only congregation.

Clergy couple overcome health scares

May 21, 2010 - 3:00am
Deep blessings follow medical challenges on path to ministry.

Zimbabwe leader was man of the people

May 20, 2010 - 3:00am
In life and in death, Bishop Abel Muzorewa was the face of the nation for many Zimbabweans.

United Methodists create legacy of peace

May 20, 2010 - 3:00am
Friendship lifts barriers among religious and ethnic groups in Macedonia.

Commission takes aim at clergy job guarantees

May 19, 2010 - 3:00am
Guaranteed appointments called a “major factor contributing to mediocrity and ineffectiveness.”

Mom goes from welfare to grad school

May 18, 2010 - 3:00am
Marcy-Newberry Association transforms lives on Chicago’s West Side.

For campus ministry, summer is a 'blessing'

May 18, 2010 - 3:00am
Like their students, campus ministers use the summer to recharge.

Bishop Owen, mission leader, dies at 78

May 17, 2010 - 3:00am
Son says dad “was passionate about helping God to build God’s Kingdom.”

Generous God vs. cheap church

May 14, 2010 - 3:00am
Free coffee and donuts one way a congregation can model generosity.

Vietnamese build church home in Arkansas

May 14, 2010 - 3:00am
Congregation finds warm welcome in The United Methodist Church.

Youth turn plastic bags into bed mats

May 13, 2010 - 3:00am
Students crochet hundreds of bags together to provide bedding for the homeless.

Red Bird Missionary Conference

May 12, 2010 - 3:00am
Bishop Lindsey Davis presided over the conference with the theme, “To God be the Glory.”

Catholic-Jewish court sign of change

May 12, 2010 - 3:00am
United Methodist observers welcome diversity as end of an era approaches.

Churches respond to storm damage

May 12, 2010 - 3:00am
Tennessee volunteers distribute food, repair homes and fix farm fences.

Mai Gray, champion of justice, dies at 88

May 11, 2010 - 3:00am
Education was a priority for the retired teacher, leader of United Methodist Women.

Bishops seek justice in Philippines

May 10, 2010 - 3:00am
Bishops condemn killings, urge prayer, activism for people of Philippines.