United Methodist News
- Celebrating women’s movement at historic prayer hill September 13, 2019Monument reignites the flames of revival started by Lydia Chimonyo, a United Methodist pastor’s wife, in the 1920s.
- Women theologians: Following in the footsteps September 12, 2019United Methodist theologians from Africa and Asia gathered to discuss their interpretations of the Bible and find common ground.
- Education equals hope for Kenyan orphans September 12, 2019Students learn vocational, business skills through Inua Partners in Hope program, an initiative of Kenya and Florida churches.
- Filipino bishops back church unity September 11, 2019The Philippines Central Conference College of Bishops signed a resolution opposing dissolution and recommending restructuring to allow regional autonomy on divisive issues.
- Switzerland pastors launch ‘Save our food’ September 11, 2019Two pastors in Davos turned a dream of stopping food waste into reality.
- Young people march for change in Angola September 10, 2019United Methodist youth group celebrates 67th anniversary with series of events focused on social justice issues.
- Creation care gets traction as priority September 10, 2019United Methodist efforts to be environmentally friendly are on the rise. EarthKeepers training through Global Ministries is a popular way to get started.
- African bishops oppose separation plans September 9, 2019In a statement at the close of the Africa College of Bishops retreat, the bishops said the church would continue in Africa after GC2020.
- First church in Africa becomes reconciling September 9, 2019A United Methodist congregation in southwestern Kenya voted to work toward full equality of LGBTQ people in the life of the church.
- Wheelchair opens new doors for girl in rural Zimbabwe September 6, 2019Moved by 11-year-old’s spirit, Bishop Nhiwatiwa, local pastors make plea to help her obtain an education.