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United Methodist - News
Unconventional businessman invests profits in others
Founder of a successful travel business, Hal Taussig would be a multimillionaire today – if he hadn't given all the profits away. (by James Melchiorre)
Commentary: Help young adults bring passion
A United Methodist college student asks why so few young adults are sitting in our church pews. (by Joe Kim)
Emergency appeal aims to save refugees in Chad
Warning that malaria could kill thousands of refugees in Chad, the U.N. Foundation launches an emergency appeal through Nothing But Nets. (by Diane Denton)
Kenya clinic provides care amid doctor shortage
Founded in 2004 in Ugunja, St. Paul's Methodist Health Center gives free care to nearly 300 people living with HIV. (by Barry Simmons)
UMCOR issues urgent call for disaster relief donations
After a rash of storms and fires across the U.S., the church’s disaster relief agency seeks to replenish its domestic help fund.
Nevada church gives livestock to faraway families
A congregation brings cows, goats, sheep and chickens onto the church's front lawn and invites donations to Heifer International. (by Reed Galin)
Annual conferences focus on starting new churches
Church growth concerns highlight issues addressed during regional United Methodist meetings held in May and June. (by Linda Green)
Conference gatherings collect funds for Nets, missions
When United Methodists convene in annual conference, business includes collecting special offerings for missions. (by Linda Green)
Retired Bishop Ben Oliphint dies at 83
Friends and colleagues remember Benjamin Ray Oliphint as a strong advocate for higher education and developing new church leaders. (by United Methodist News Service)
Children learning 'God is a great big God'
Launched last year, the "Live B.I.G." Sunday school curriculum has kids talking about Bongo and Mr. Z and developing a lifelong faith in God. (by Kathy L. Gilbert)
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United Methodist - Profiles
UMC.org Audio Profiles: Elizabeth McKee
Elizabeth McKee's life is about service and helping her fellow man.
UMC.org Audio Profiles: Fortune Masamba
Fortune Masamba was given a new life, thanks to his church family across the globe.
UMC.org Audio Profiles: Rev. José Peña-Nazario
The Rev. José Peña-Nazario has dedicated his life to helping the less fortunate.
UMC.org Audio Profiles: David Steward
This month on UMC.org Profiles, David Steward, chairman and founder of World Wide Technology, Inc. – one of the largest African-American-owned businesses in America – and author of Doing Business by the Good Book, shares his faith story.
UMC.org Audio Profiles: Eloise Reed
This month on UMC.org Profiles, Eloise Reed, lifelong Methodist and one of the last living witnesses to the Scopes Monkey trial, shares her faith story.
UMC.org Audio Profiles: Orris Kelly
This month on UMC.org Profiles, Orris Kelly, retired Chief of Chaplains for the United States Army, shares his faith story.
UMC.org Audio Profiles: Kana Shimasaki
This month on UMC.org Profiles, the Rev. Kana Shimasaki, associate pastor of West Los Angeles United Methodist Church in California, shares her faith story.
UMC.org Audio Profiles: Dorothy Height
This month on UMC.org Profiles, Dorothy Height, civil rights advocate, shares her faith story.
UMC.org Audio Profiles: Huston Smith
This month on UMC.org Profiles, Huston Smith, author, scholar, and philosopher, shares his faith story.
UMC.org Audio Profiles: Emmanuel Cleaver
This month on UMC.org Profiles, Emanuel Cleaver, U.S. Congressman and senior pastor of St. James United Methodist Church in Kansas City, shares his faith story.
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