November 19, 2010

The panic about this decades-long membership decline in The United Methodist Church has become a major, perhaps the central, concern in our denomination today. But are we looking in the right places to reverse the trend?

Nuclear weapons pact languishing since April despite administration, military and bipartisan support.

Operation Healing Hope drawing to close with daily countdown on ways to address birth malady affecting 3.5-million females.

Individuals, communities must be empowered to be able to respond to pandemic.

Only 65 spaces available for full-time local church clergy to participate in program at United Methodist Building in Washington, D.C.

Pastoral letter states: ‘We are charged to build the beloved community because Christ has broken down the dividing walls and ended the hostilities between us.’

Election delays, allocation of resources threaten to lead to more violence.

Say critical referendum should be free, fair and results accepted by all.

United Methodist Church to combat malaria in Africa by using both its own health infrastructure and partnerships with other organizations.

10-month assignment to help move global health campaign past critical juncture.

Put your faith into practice through fair trade to change how we value the work of people.

UMC's highest policy-setting body states that U.S. military should not exclude persons from service solely on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Commercial tourism so dominates Christian travel that many persons do not realize an alternative exists that involves spiritual discipline.

Tour sponsored by General Board of Church & Society will offer balance between learning about historic, biblical significance and meeting people who reflect complexity of current context.

5 students rely on scholarships and loans to enhance their faith with education.

Faith-based advocates will gather March 25-28 in nation’s capital to learn about issues, visit members of Congress.

Dec. 1 deadline to apply for part-time position in nation’s capital.