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Africa University issues urgent plea for funding

UMC News - 12 hours 13 min ago
Operating amid economic and political turmoil in Zimbabwe, the head of Africa University asks United Methodists for money and prayers.
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Power outages hamper Gustav disaster response

UMC News - Thu, 09/04/2008 - 03:00
United Methodist relief officials join church’s Louisiana staff in assessing damages and responding to needs.
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Baton Rouge church houses Red Cross volunteers

UMC News - Wed, 09/03/2008 - 03:00
Experienced Red Cross volunteers from across the United States know the "Broadmoor Hilton" is the place to stay in southern Louisiana.
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Commentary: VIM builds mutual respect in U.S., Cuba

UMC News - Wed, 09/03/2008 - 03:00
More important than the bricks and mortar left behind are the relationships forged across cultures, says a VIM team member.
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Tennessee church opens doors to Gustav evacuees

UMC News - Wed, 09/03/2008 - 03:00
One day after being designated a Red Cross shelter, a Nashville church shows radical hospital to evacuees from New Orleans.
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Katrina’s lessons helped Louisiana: church leader

UMC News - Tue, 09/02/2008 - 03:00
“We were prepared,” says the Rev. Don Cottrill, with the United Methodist Louisiana Conference.
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Rebuilt lives are legacy of Katrina Aid Today

UMC News - Sat, 08/30/2008 - 03:00
Three years after Hurricane Katrina slammed the U.S. Gulf Coast, UMCOR-managed Katrina Aid Today stands as a success story.
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United Methodist clergy couple delivers benediction

UMC News - Fri, 08/29/2008 - 03:00
The Revs. Youngsook and JinHo Kang give a closing benediction before 20,000 people at the U.S. Democratic National Convention.
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Bishop Ernest Newman dead at age 80

UMC News - Fri, 08/29/2008 - 03:00
He is remembered as the first African American who was elected a United Methodist bishop in the southeastern United States.
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New Orleans pastor rebuilds 'inner spirit of the people'

UMC News - Fri, 08/29/2008 - 03:00
Three years and three churches later, the Rev. Connie Thomas is still recovering from Hurricane Katrina—as is her flock.
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Religious leaders call for cease-fire in Philippines

UMC News - Thu, 08/28/2008 - 03:00
United Methodist Bishop Leo A. Soriano denounces fighting in the southern Philippines between the government and Muslim rebels.
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Bishop Yemba re-elected in the Congo

UMC News - Wed, 08/27/2008 - 03:00
United Methodist Bishop David Kekumba Yemba will continue to oversee the church's Central Congo Area.
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Grandmas, grandpas welcome kids at G.G.’s House

UMC News - Wed, 08/27/2008 - 03:00
For kids who can't enjoy homemade cookies at their own grandparents' home, a church in Florida offers the next best thing.
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United Methodist Men seeks to reach all men

UMC News - Wed, 08/27/2008 - 03:00
With its goal to "help men know Jesus Christ," the group's commission is reaching out beyond chartered local church chapters.
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Texas church crosses the border for ministry

UMC News - Tue, 08/26/2008 - 03:00
A 'Saturday school' is part of the ongoing ministry in Juarez, Mexico, by a United Methodist church in El Paso.
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Southwest Texas Annual Conference

UMC News - Mon, 08/25/2008 - 03:00
More than 1,300 clergy and lay delegates gathered at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi to hear reports about church membership, the state of churches and clergy effectiveness, and to adopt several reports and processes in behalf of the Southwest Texas Annual Conference.
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Black Methodist caucus starts fund, giving program

UMC News - Mon, 08/25/2008 - 03:00
The new initiatives aim to empower young African Americans and help them become church leaders.
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Missouri Methodists surpass Mozambique goal

UMC News - Fri, 08/22/2008 - 03:00
Volunteers build 16 houses in Africa during eight days in July to surpass their three-year goal through Habitat for Humanity Mozambique.
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United Methodists prepare for post-Fay relief work

UMC News - Fri, 08/22/2008 - 03:00
With Tropical Storm Fay still swirling off the east coast of Florida, United Methodists begin to assess the damage in the waterlogged state.
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Commentary: Why should I be a Christian?

UMC News - Thu, 08/21/2008 - 03:00
If someone were to ask that question, what would you say? United Methodist Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker explores some answers.
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