United Methodist leaders demonstrate support of global health initiative

Singing "nza mu ranza" from an African praise song, an advisory council of United Methodist bishops, pastors, agency executives and lay leaders demonstrated their support for a global health initiative by spontaneously placing $868 on a conference podium. [More]

'Last Minute Toy Store' blesses families

Sandra Schmitt waited 16 hours on the doorstep of Sixty-First Avenue United Methodist Church to be the first in line for its annual "Last Minute Toy Store." "Without this, the kids wouldn’t have anything," Schmitt said. [More]

New UMC.org will offer more services, create communities

The new year will bring a new Web site for The United Methodist Church. United Methodist Communications is relaunching UMC.org with more features and greater ease of use. [More]

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