July 6, 2011

Many facts of life, good and bad, assert themselves once you undertake ministry at the general church level: Among the most important is that you won’t make it if you don’t have a deep faith in God.

1-day walk out at the Hyatt Regency Chicago happens nearly two years after workers’ contract expired and months of stalled negotiations.

3 interns undertake projects that enable them to see where their particular passions for justice intersect with their faith.

Urges congregations to study biblical basis for hospitality, warns about bill being considered in state senate.

Prominent display of ‘stark’ images on packs and advertisements to prevent kids from smoking, encourage smokers to quit.

Visit to ‘warm heart of Africa’ instills appreciation for living in the moment.

Wisconsin Conference had to look in its own spiritual mirror recently as it brought one of its clergy members to trial on charges related to homosexuality prohibitions in the Book of Discipline.

The black conference votes unanimously to merge, but the white defeats the motion.

4-part congregational study guide stresses need for faith communities to continue the conversation about war and a just peace.

To date, no comprehensive accounting of the costs of U.S. wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan has occurred, according to researchers at Brown University.

Award presented for GBCS chief executive's major role in leading United Methodist Church to implement its Social Principles through education, witness and advocacy.

More than 33 million people around the world live with HIV, and more than 2 million deaths are attributed to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) annually.

Funds to strengthen ethnic minority local churches as they engage in social justice.

Grants support ministries that target non-violent young offenders through education, advocacy or leadership training and development.