Four Areas of Focus reaffirmed

General Conference hears about the achievements, vision and goals of The UMC’s Four Areas of Focus.

Lakeside gifts church to homeless

God’s house will shelter the homeless as Muskegon Lakeside and Lake Harbor UMCs merge.

Mission that does no harm

Gena Thomas talks about serving with others and the difference between justice and charity.

UMCOR looks to next four years

The United Methodist Committee on Relief moves into a future connecting neighbor with neighbor for fullness of life.

Water and piggyback rides

Chelsea Spyres, missionary serving at the NOAH Project, reflects on an afternoon spent in Flint, Michigan.

President appoints Adam Hamilton

President Obama has appointed best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton as a member of the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

African bishops speak out

HEATHER HAHNUnited Methodist News Service African bishops called on The United Methodist Church to confront global terrorism and hold the line on church teachings regarding human sexuality.