Past Stories
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Setting the stage for General Conference The UMC is gearing up for potentially dramatic structure and ministry changes. |
| Making a Difference - February 8, 2012 |
| Pastor pens a mystery set in a United Methodist church |
| Call to Action offers a plan to streamline church |
| Running for the Gospel prize |
| A letter from the bishop: February 2012 |
| Church builds center for homeless and addicted women |
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Giving exceeds goals Apportionment giving exceeded conference goals in 2011. |
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Students take charge to get ROCK rolling CCYM leaders bring 6,500 youth to Ocean City to grow in Christ. |
| ROCK 2012 Photos |
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Viewpoint: A simple song is a joy forever A song of praise: choirs can transform lives. |
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Racism still stings, bishop tells King Bishop Woodie White reflects on racial justice and equality. |
| Lay Pastoral Care Giving - interview with Timothy Farabaugh |
| The uninvited |
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Issues of sustainability discussed Lovett Weems recently discussed issues of denominational sustainability in a video presentation. |
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Church takes next step in ending homelessness UMs encouraged to "be the prayer" to end homelessness. |
| A letter from the bishop - January 2012 |
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Hospitality builds a broader Kingdom of God A D.C. congregation opens its doors to homeless for breakfast, Bible study. |
| Gateway database updated for more robust ministry |
| Called to a renewed commitment |
| Biblical mandate collides with reality |
| Making a Difference - January 11, 2012 |
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Vision sets stage for growth Cynthia Taylor reflects on discerning a vision. |
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Church growth is at the heart of ministry Church-growth expert Jim Griffith shares insights. |
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Bishop Stith honored for work on African-American Heritage Center Gala celebrates bishop and African-American culture. |
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Youth at Glen Mar UMC lead mission Youth take the reins in leading church in outreach efforts. |
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The days after Christmas A member of Potomac UMC explores, in verse, the meaning of the days after Christmas. |
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Suffering increased for poor, hungry in 2011 United Methodists engage in ministry with the poor, hungry and marginalized around the world. |
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2011 church restructure plan headed to vote Concerns expressed as General Conference 2012 to consider plan to consolidate general agencies into new mission, ministry center. |
| Obituaries - December 28, 2011 - Carroll L. Nichols |
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Outreach to young adults pays off in 2011 This year, the best way churches could minister to young people may have been finding them a job. More of them are finding that job as clergy. |
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UMCOR provides emergency relief In 2011, UMCOR has provided relief for those affected by tragedies around the world. |
| Obituaries - December 23, 2011 - Rev. Harold A. Ammons |
| Obituaries - December 20, 2011 - Rev. Carl Young |
| Obituaries - December 17, 2011 - Rev. Edwin W. Williams |
| Obituaries - December 15, 2011 - Rev. Millard Byrd Knowles |
| Walking With Our Neighbors: 10 Ways to Commemorate the Two Year Remembrance of the 2010 Haitian Earthquake |
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Anniversary of quake sparks call for ministry On the second anniversary of the earthquake, churches gear up to serve. |
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A letter from the bishop - December 2011 Bishop Schol writes this month about discipleship. |
| Apportionment giving on target |
| Prayers sought: Church seeking to leave denomination |
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Seeking Advent's good news A certified lay speaker highlights the good news to be heard during Advent. |
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United Methodists garner highest favorability score A high percentage of Americans have a favorable impression of United Methodists. |
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Church reaches out to wounded warriors Bethesda UMC provides unique care to wounded warriors. |
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Partnership opens up opportunities for learning Two colleges, continents away, are forming a partnership for faith and learning. |
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New UM celebrates first Christmas At Linden-Linthicum UMC, a new Christian celebrates. |
