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Japan’s churches to help homeless survivors

March 29, 2011 | United Methodist News Service Hundreds of thousands left homeless by Japan’s earthquake and tsunami or evacuated because of the continuing nuclear threat are struggling to regain the routines of daily life. To assist them, churches in Japan are working to find temporary accommodations for some of the survivors. full story

Ethnic Local Church grants

March 29, 2011     News media contact:   Wayne Rhodes  *  202-488-5630 *  Washington DC General Board of Discipleship of Church & Society FRUITLAND PARK, Fla. — Directors of the United Methodist General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) awarded $276,360 in Ethnic Local Church grants at its spring meeting here. The Ethnic Local Church Grants program is to strengthen congregations through education, advocacy or leadership development for social justice engagement. Grants are awarded twice each year. full story

REFLECTIONS: Even amid the horror of rape, God’s enduring love prevails

Apr 4, 2011 | The United Methodist Reporter | Bishop Woodie W. White I am somewhere between rage and heartache. A friend was raped recently. I can think of no act more humiliating and degrading that one human being can inflict on another. Yet rape is so common in America and around the world. And, of course, statistics only include the reported cases of rape or sexual assaults. Thousands more go unreported because the victim—out of fear, shame and other reasons—lives with the horrific act, often not even sharing with close friends or family members. full story

Should your church advertise on Facebook?

Mar. 2011 | United Methodist Communications The answer is a resounding “yes!” When you advertise on Facebook, you can reach almost any demographic imaginable, efficiently and effectively. This focused advertising helps you reach those who may be interested in your specialized ministries, day-care facility or other offerings. If that doesn’t impress you, consider the statistics: full story

Q&A: Movie captures teen’s journey in faith

Apr 4, 2011 | The United Methodist Reporter The film Soul Surfer tells the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton (played by AnnaSophia Robb), who lost her arm in a shark attack in 2003. Ms. Hamilton recovered from her injury and returned to competition. What helped her survive the ordeal and triumph, she says, is her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. The film is scheduled for wide release on April 8. full story

Sustainable Agriculture

March 23, 2011 News media contact:   Larry R. Hygh  *  212-870-3770  *  New York General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church Solar dryers are helping communities better preserve their harvest and preserve nutritious Moringa for future use. Until recently, locals have lacked a way to dry and store the leaves in a safe and sanitary way. full story

Christopher called man of faith, peace

Mar. 29, 2011 | United Methodist News Service NASHVILLE, TENN. – Over the past week, U.S. leaders have remembered former Secretary of State Warren Christopher for presidential service that stretched from the Johnson administration to his years in the Clinton cabinet. What is less well-known is that Christopher was also a faithful United Methodist. full story

Lawmaker’s comment no ‘joke’

March 29, 2011     News media contact:   Wayne Rhodes  *  202-488-5630 *  Washington DC General Board of Discipleship of Church & Society WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United Methodist General Commission on Religion & Race (GCORR) has urged a Kansas State House of Representative to resign. The legislator suggested during a State House Appropriations Committee hearing that using violence and air attacks could solve the state's immigration problems. Virgil Peck, who serves as chair of the House Committee on Public Safety in the Kansas Legislature, likened controlling illegal immigration to the state's plan to control its wild hog population by shooting from helicopters. full story

Funding Needed for Global Theological Education

Mar. 30, 2011   News media contact: Vicki Brown *  615-340-7383  * Nashville, Tenn. General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Finding a way to fund theological education outside the United States is an essential step for The United Methodist Church, according to about 60 deans and faculty of theological schools around the world, bishops, general agency staff, and others from four continents who attended a conference about global theological education. full story

Children's Health and Wholeness

March 23, 2011 News media contact:   Larry R. Hygh  *  212-870-3770  *  New York General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church The National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) is helping children of all ages gain a greater understanding of peace. full story

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