Ebola killing more people than those with virus
By Kathy L. Gilbert | Oct. 2, 2014 | UMNS
On the day Sento Conteh’s 14-year-old son died, so did eight other people, all just...
Men’s leaders urge Scouts to delay change
The United Methodist Men recommended to the Boy Scouts of America that new membership proposals not be implemented at this time. A UMNS photo by...
Updated: United Methodists respond to deadly tornadoes
Ida Rose (right) receives a hug from Sheri Mathews, Spiritual and Emotional Care Team supervisor for the Arkansas Conference Disaster Response Team. Rose is...
UMNS: Finance agency responds to clergy housing decision
Editor’s Note: The General Council on Finance and Administration — The United Methodist Church’s finance agency — responded Nov. 26 to a U.S. district...
Q&A: Music, worship at General Conference
Marcia McFee will serve as music and worship director for General Conference 2012 in Tampa, Fla. A UMNS file photo by Kathleen Barry.
Q&A by...
Making Mobility Possible
By Sandra Brands*
Imagine having to crawl across the floor, down the road or through a store.
Now, imagine being able to get around with dignity.
That’s...
Top court says Texas bishop must rule on process question for lesbian clergy candidate
The Judicial Council for the 2012-16 Quadrennium pose for a group photo during the 2012 United Methodist General Conference in Tampa, Fla. Seated, from...
After Sandy, Maryland Town Quietly Suffers
At least 350 homes in tiny Crisfield, Maryland, were damaged. Photo illustration by Susan Kim.
By Susan Kim*
Five volunteers are standing in the Asbury United Methodist...
UM photographer captures King’s last year
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (left), flanked by the Rev. Ralph Abernathy, shakes hands with Rabbi Abraham Heschel during a Feb. 6, 1968,...
Prayers, paper lanterns at climate vigil
SLIDESHOW: Click here for photos from the GC Climate Vigil!
By Linda Bloom
May 13, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
In South Pacific island nations like Tonga, children...
