May 8-10, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; May 11, Budapest, Hungary
Church members among dead in Congo floods
Five United Methodists killed, a church destroyed, and hundreds of families are affected by flooding in Eastern Congo.
Pastor finds contentment serving the unhoused
Mission work is “a critical part of who we are as United Methodists,” says the Rev. Cathy Stone.
Church provides pampering for unhoused women
Each Friday is a special day for 30-40 women without housing in Austin, Texas. That’s when they are treated to a spa day ministry hosted by First United Methodist Church.
Pananaw workshop teaches critical thinking for Filipino Youth
The United Methodist Youth Fellowship in the Philippines (UMYFP) recently conducted a “Pananaw” (Filipino term for ‘perspectives’) workshop is a three-day program centered on media literacy with focus on social media.
Minneapolis chosen for 2028 General Conference
United Methodist organizers plan to make good on the original location of the COVID-delayed 2020 lawmaking assembly. They also hope to make up the budget deficit from earlier sessions.
Los Angeles church sees renewal under new pastor
The Rev. Brian Suk-Boo Lee credits the congregation for rallying and committing to the church’s future, after a period of struggle that included an attempt at disaffiliation.
African women speak against gender violence
Over 600 Methodist women from Southern and East Africa marched in solidarity with survivors of gender-based violence and those suffering in silence.
Bishops work to put new vision into action
United Methodist bishops spent much of their spring meeting exploring how they can help fellow churchgoers love boldly, serve joyfully and lead courageously.
Bishops respond to same-sex wedding ruling
United Methodist bishops seek to ease concerns after the denomination’s top court ruled that trustees cannot bar a pastor from officiating at same-sex weddings within church walls.