As aid trickles in to cyclone survivors in Myanmar, United Methodists and other faith-based groups are cooperating on relief efforts. UMCOR is partnering to distribute water purification tablets, food and materials for shelter construction. Financial gifts may be given through UMCOR Advance #3019674, Myanmar Emergency. ... Read More >

WMC Delegation endorses Laurie Haller as episcopal candidate

Rev. Laurie Haller was endorsed for the episcopacy by the West Michigan Conference delegations to the 2008 General and Jurisdictional conferences. Haller is highly regarded as a leader of deep spiritual integrity. "Her outstanding administrative skill, energy and personal grace help bring people and organizations to a better place," said Laurie Dahlman, Conference Lay Leader and chair of the delegation. ... Read More >

NCJ CONAM endorses Jerry DeVine as episcopal candidate

The members of the North Central Jurisdiction Committee on Native American Ministries have endorsed Rev. Jerry DeVine, as an Episcopal candidate. DeVine has been instrumental in raising awareness of Native American Indian concerns in society and in The United Methodist Church. DeVine currently serves as superintendent of the Albion District. ... Read More >

UMC receives $5 million grant for global health

As it commemorates World Malaria Day, The United Methodist Church announced today it will receive a $5 million grant from the United Nations Foundation, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to help eliminate malaria and other diseases of poverty. ... Read More >

Reflections from a Michigan Missionary

Sally Wisner-Ott grew up in Big Rapids. She now serves as a Church and Community Worker in Lancaster, PA. Sally is the director of LUMINA, a network of 74 churches addressing issues of poverty,homelessness and violence in their community. Sally asserts that we are called to create just and healthy communities for the glory of God.... Read More >

FAITH IN ACTION By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society

...I have participated in a border consultation between leaders of the Methodist Church of Mexico and United Methodists along the border.... I traveled to the Philippines to attend a public hearing related to “In Defense of Creation: The Nuclear Crisis and a Just Peace”.... In these two settings many thousands of miles apart, the impact of globalization, particularly on the poor, became ever more evident. This impact is of profound importance for followers of Jesus Christ. ... Read More >