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Church embraces cyclone survivors in Zimbabwe
United Methodist offer physical and emotional support as relief efforts continue in hard-hit areas.
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Denomination’s future under discussion — quietly
Conflict over homosexuality, unresolved by GC2019, prompts allies and opponents to talk afresh about options.
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Sierra Leone Conference helps kick-start new school
Community-empowerment team hands out backpacks, books, uniforms, shoes and supplies to 100 students ahead of new primary school’s opening in rural village.
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Updated: Bishop White: Strong convictions, gentle touch
Former bishop of New York and New Jersey conferences remembered for his impact inside and outside The United Methodist Church on peace and social justice issues.
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Hiwassee College closing in May
A 170-year-old United Methodist-related college in the Holston Conference announced it will close in May for financial reasons.
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Seminary leaders stress inclusiveness after GC2019
Leaders of most U.S. United Methodist theological schools say the passing of the Traditional Plan won’t change their policies of inclusion.
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Group advises where to add 5 new African bishops
A church leadership body is submitting a plan that would add a central conference to Africa and increase the number of bishops from 13 to 18.
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Global Filipino movement focuses on mission
National Association of Filipino-American United Methodists launches global movement to assist churches in diaspora.
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‘We thank God because we are alive’
United Methodists gather to support cyclone survivors as relief efforts ramp up in hardest-hit areas of Mozambique.
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Resistance to GC2019 spreads
United Methodists unhappy about passage of Traditional Plan find various ways to apologize to the LGBTQ community— and to protest.
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Future uncertain for Liberians living in US
While some fear deportation when their temporary protection status expires March 31, The United Methodist Church in Liberia is preparing to welcome its brothers and sisters back home.
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Appeals court backs tax-free clergy housing
Ruling is welcome news to thousands of clergy in all faith traditions across America.
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Conference asks ‘What If’ the church confronted the opioid crisis
Constant media coverage of opioid epidemic makes it seem hopeless, but churches in West Virginia are offering hope instead.
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Flood victims savor 'God moments'
Disaster response teams are making progress with flood relief in the northern central U.S., but some areas may still get more water if snow melts too fast.
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UMCOR grants aid initial cyclone response
United Methodist Committee on Relief provides short-term grants, but reaching the affected areas remains difficult.
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Questions about task force ricocheting around church
Group investigating possible voting improprieties during 2019 General Conference are all members of Commission on General Conference.
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Attacks hamper Ebola efforts in Congo
The United Methodist Church continues to raise awareness, as worship, evangelism drop in affected areas.
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Church mobilizes to help cyclone survivors
Cyclone Idai left a path of destruction in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, killing at least 180 people and damaging United Methodist schools, churches, hospitals and homes.
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New York, New Jersey conferences confer on GC2019
Inaugural conference special sessions address concerns over pain, distrust caused by denomination-wide vote.
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