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Mixed blessings in new U.S. church numbers

22 Feb 2012 16:30:46 Z

Declining membership trend continues; 2010 giving to UMCOR up 146 percent and direct giving to causes jumps 29 percent.

Could you go alcohol-free for Lent?

22 Feb 2012 16:30:46 Z

United Methodist board wants to shed light on the world’s top killer by asking people to abstain from alcohol during Lent.

John Wesley and black colleges

22 Feb 2012 16:30:46 Z

Walter Kimbrough writes that United Methodists can see the social principles in action when they support the Black College Fund.

Ethnic groups offer ideas for vital church

22 Feb 2012 16:30:46 Z

National plans for ethnic/racial ministries are growing churches and planting new ones. They should be part of any new structure, groups say.

Health-care chaplaincy — What’s it good for?

22 Feb 2012 16:30:46 Z

Chaplains get constant opportunity to serve outside their church walls.

British cite importance of hospital chaplains

22 Feb 2012 16:30:46 Z

Often targeted by budget cuts, health-care chaplains are shown to improve patient experience.

Listening for the melody of God

22 Feb 2012 16:30:46 Z

The Rev. Connie Shelton speaks on living a fuller Christian life through authenticity, song.

The Vow: A real love story of faith

22 Feb 2012 16:30:46 Z

A new movie shows how United Methodists Kim and Krickitt Carpenter faced immense odds yet kept the commitment they made before God.

Meharry tackles health care from all angles

22 Feb 2012 16:30:46 Z

From cancer research to community partnerships to reduce diabetes, historic Meharry keeps an eye on the future.

NCC begins to consider its future

22 Feb 2012 16:30:46 Z

United Methodists join other members in looking at financial support, Christian unity goals.