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105-year-old leads hospitality ministry
Jean Christy heeds God’s call to ministry, volunteering to serve at 104.
At 75, Upper Room enriches spiritual walk
Launched during Great Depression, devotional booklet today gives hope to millions in more than 100 countries.
Hispanic caucus focuses on youth, outreach
Hispanic/Latino youth brought energy and challenge to the MARCHA meeting in Puerto Rico.
Floods threaten ‘core of Pakistan’
United Methodist worker says the crisis extends beyond homes and crops to schools and heath care centers.
New York bishop supports Islamic center
Jeremiah Park says denying religious freedom “makes us less as Americans.”
Diverse church lifts up New Orleans
Joyful worship and lots of new faces follow merger of historically black and white congregations.
Letter alleges racism in Obama attacks
More than 90 Christian leaders ask United Methodists to speak out against racially motivated “assaults.”
Mississippi churches thank Katrina workers
Church member testifies those who responded "were the rod and staff of God."
Baptismal waters bless post-Katrina church
Worshippers give thanks to God and the United Methodist connection on fifth anniversary of flooding.
The road back from Hurricane Katrina
Amazing stories of faith keep hope alive in UMNS writer’s birthplace.
‘Angels’ mending lives on Gulf Coast
Hundreds of thousands of United Methodist volunteers have helped rebuild homes and lives after Hurricane Katrina.
African churches desire equal voice
Study committee will explore ways to promote the faith in different cultures.
Keys to building vital congregations
Topical preaching, varied worship styles, effective lay leadership are characteristics of growing churches.
Louisiana churches hail Katrina response
Five years after the hurricane, Bishop Hutchinson reflects, “We lost church buildings and congregations, but we gained the church.”
Luke’s House offers healing and prayers
Katrina-inspired ministry is “a blessing to the whole community.”
Opening doors to people with disabilities
Study concludes church needs to be more welcoming, recognizing gifts of all members.
Giving thanks in Katrina’s wake
Five years after the hurricane's devastation, Bishop Ward says prayers, presence and partnership are critical to recovery.
Donors respond slowly to Pakistan floods
Relief officials say the need in Pakistan is great, but donations are not keeping pace.
Church schools among ‘best colleges’
Several United Methodist-related schools earned top grades in annual rankings.
Border school strengthens spirits
United Methodist school in Texas gives Mexican students an opportunity to learn and to grow in faith.
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