United Methodist News

"Tending God's Garden" was the theme for the 2010 Memphis Annual Conference held June 6-8 in Collierville, Tenn.

Seeking forgiveness and finding Christ’s love in unlikely places.

“Growing Deeper” was the theme of the June 4-7 Missouri Annual Conference Session.

Clergy who serve wherever called in turn could count on appointments.

The Rev. Robert Craig provides physical, spiritual care to flood-damaged community.

Pastor working to save coast and find jobs for people in the fishing industry.

Lillian Wilson died as she lived -- serving God.

The 159th and final session of the Wyoming Annual Conference opened Friday, June 4 in Scranton, Pa. Bishop Susan W. Hassinger called the gathering to order under the theme, “So Great a Cloud of Witnesses.”

Relief agency highlights continuing need in Southeast.

African missionaries begin setting up churches in secular Europe.

Report finds debt per congregant rose from $260 in 2000 to $420 in 2007.

Bible study can take place any day of the week to reach busy congregants.

“Excess clergy” pose financial burden to local churches.

The Kansas West Annual Conference met under the leadership of Bishop Scott J. Jones. The theme, “Go Light Your World,” focused the intentional sharing of faith.

Bishop Willimon says Wesleyans “believe in the growth of the Kingdom of God.”

Classes help couples “find what marriage really is and what it takes to make it work.”

Job stress is a likely factor in the “alarming” prevalence of weight problems and related diseases, researchers say.

Tears, celebration surround closing of Troy Conference

United Methodist-related schools provide 75 low-income workers with skills to remove hazardous waste.

Clergy concerned ending guaranteed appointments may have chilling effect on ministry.