United Methodist News Service – Recent Articles

• Aviation ministry offers hope to Congo’s sick
  In an area the size of Texas, a United Methodist pilot is often the difference between life and death for Congolese people in need of care.
• Megachurch’s closure improper, ruling says
  The Dakotas Conference’s vote to let the multicampus Embrace congregation leave with property violated church law, said The United Methodist Church’s top court.
• Ruling: Same-sex weddings solely up to pastors
  The United Methodist Church’s top court ruled that a congregation’s trustees cannot prevent their pastor from using church facilities to perform a same-sex wedding.
• Bishops urged to confront rising cruelty
  As The United Methodist Church rebuilds, Council of Bishops President Tracy S. Malone challenged her fellow bishops to address inhumanity and act with the compassion of Christ.
• Bishops given 3% retroactive pay hike
  The board of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency voted to give bishops a salary increase that starts at the beginning of this year.
• From mission volunteer to adoptive mom
  When Susie Keefer traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2010, little did she know it would be the first of many mission journeys.
• Calling led couple to ministry in Congo
  The Rev. Jonathan Baker, former conference council on ministries director, and registered nurse Donna Baker shared their skills with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• ‘Jesus is here’ in Congo
  For more than two decades, the Congo Partnership has been changing lives.
• Peace Church offers ‘home for everyone’
  A congregation in Germany is a thriving, diverse church community that welcomes people of all faith traditions, including many who are new to the country.
• Songs spark spiritual conversations at brew pub
  Once a month, a United Methodist pastor hires a songwriter for an evening of music and contemplation at Singin’ River Brewing Co. in Florence, Alabama. Those discussions get deep sometimes.