United Methodist News Service – Recent Articles

• Church farms combat food insecurity in Congo
  With financial support from the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative, United Methodists in southern Congo have launched a series of farming projects.
• Single church members find support in sisterhood
  United Methodist women in Zimbabwe’s Harare East District are discovering new ways to connect with God and each other through a partnership with the Indiana Conference.
• UMCOR supports tree-planting project in Philippines
  United Methodists are planting native trees in a flood-prone area on the island of Palawan. The reforestation project is a joint venture between the United Methodist Committee on Relief and the Manila Episcopal Area.
• Faith, science converge to bring clean water to Southeast Asia
  During a United Methodist-supported WASH Academy, church and community leaders learn practical solutions for improving access to clean water.
• Cross-cultural, cross-racial pastors seek revival
  The Facing the Future conference offered space for United Methodist clergy to share challenges, recenter and envision ministry ahead.
• Port ministry offers seafarers home away from home
  Members of First United Methodist Church of Cocoa Beach, Florida, provide respite and a “home church” for cruise ship workers.
• Korean Ministry Plan sharpens mission strategies and focus
  During the next four years, the plan will emphasize leadership formation, congregational development, next-generation ministries, justice-related work and global partnerships.
• With warm faith, pastors seek to counter ICE
  United Methodists in Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are striving to lead courageously by protecting neighbors, sharing their Christian witness and setting the record straight on what’s happening in their cities.
• Church responds to crisis in Madagascar
  United Methodists are calling for prayer and faithful action as the Indian Ocean nation experiences political and social upheaval.
• Eyesight fading, bishop envisions new role as evangelist
  After glaucoma forced him to step down from overseeing a conference, United Methodist Bishop Frank Beard is launching a new ministry as an evangelist. He is using his love of fishing to hook new disciples.