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Methodists
Katrina Volunteers Continue, Even When it Costs Them
Volunteers remain willing to donate time and labor, even if it means that they have to pay.
June 1, 2011
Share Sacred Spaces?
Observers discuss whether churches should lend worship space to other religions.
March 17, 2011
The Hymns That Keep on Going
The 27 worship songs that have made the hymnal cut time and again.
March 7, 2011
Why We Opened Our Church to Muslims
A response to "Muslims in Evangelical Churches."
January 27, 2011
Life in Those Old Bones
If you're interested in doing mission, there could hardly be a better tool than denominations.
June 11, 2010
Indelible Marker
John Wigger explains how Francis Asbury left his fingerprints all over American Christianity.
December 29, 2009
Why the Oral Roberts Obituaries Are Wrong
The "faith-healer" (who hated the term) may have done much to mainstream Pentecostalism, but he was no architect of the Prosperity Gospel.
December 16, 2009
God's Man in Tulsa: The Life and Ministry of the Original Televangelist
Oral Roberts was a larger-than-life figure in American Christianity.
December 16, 2009
Q+A: Mark Rutland on Oral Roberts's Legacy
The Oral Roberts University president reflects on a man who had a big vision.
December 16, 2009
Fund Raising: Did Oral Roberts Go Too Far?
The television evangelist links receiving $8 million to the extension of his earthly life.
December 15, 2009
Sounds of Silence
Banned Methodist hymn sing indicates Fiji church-state conflict is worsening.
August 25, 2009
Fiji Bans Massive Methodist Hymn-Sing
Church leaders say government officials fear singing would lead to political instability.
July 31, 2009
Denominations Join Episcopalian Diocese in Fight Over Church Property
Judge says Methodists, Worldwide Church of God, and others can participate in oral arguments.
May 20, 2008
Methodists Vote To Retain Policies on Homosexuality
But some international delegates oppose denomination's anti-homophobia push.
May 1, 2008
United Methodists to Debate Transgender Clergy
Church court in October backed pastor who underwent sex change.
April 22, 2008
Methodist Restructuring May Empower Non-U.S. Churches — Or Silence Them
With 3 of 10 delegates from abroad, general conference will consider creating an Americans-only body.
April 22, 2008
What Does Hillary Believe?
She is in lockstep with the United Methodist Church on almost all issues, says Paul Kengor, author of God and Hillary Clinton.
December 11, 2007
Two Sad Resignations 
Christian Reformed Church's Calvin Bremer, United Methodist David Seamands admit misconduct. Plus: responses to Bush's ID comments, Senate punishes evangelical Air Force Academy leader, fearing the megachurch, and other stories from online sources around the world.
April 13, 2006
Methodist Renewal Leader Bill Hinson Dies at 68
Plus: Will 2005 be the year of the "culture of life?" And many other stories from online sources around the world.
April 13, 2006
Methodist Rulings Reinforce Traditional Church Policy on Homosexuality
Beth Stroud's conviction upheld; Judicial Council says homosexuals have no automatic right to church membership.
October 31, 2005
Do You Desire to be Told of Your Faults?'
How early Methodists practiced small-group accountability.
July 29, 2005
A Question of Trusts
Court says Methodist church may leave denomination and keep its property.
January 4, 2005
Lesbian Methodist Minister Defrocked
Plus: Denver keeps Christmas, pro-life Democrats push for comeback, Adventist leaders die in plane crash, and other stories from online sources around the world.
November 1, 2004
The Ecstatic Heresy
Seeking a superficial unity, some denominational leaders opt for feelings over facts.
October 1, 2004
So, Who Owns the Sanctuary?
Dissenting mainline churches struggle to retain their property.
September 1, 2004
No-Fault Division?
It may be time for mainline churches to consider an amicable divorce.
July 1, 2004
Truth' on Two Hills
What happens when church and culture conspire to ignore the meaning of words.
July 1, 2004
What John Edwards Believes
John Kerry's Methodist running mate oversees his church's urban ministries, but can he win evangelicals' votes?
July 1, 2004
Methodist Council Says Homosexuality Is 'Incompatible' with Christian Teaching
Further ruling could all but overturn the acquittal of a homosexual minister.
May 1, 2004
Methodists Strengthen Stand Against Homosexual Practice
Lesbian pastor may not be reappointed.
May 1, 2004
Lesbian Is Eligible for Reappointment, Bishop Says
Differing interpretations of Methodist court ruling prolong denomination's fight.
May 1, 2004
United Methodist Conservatives Seek 'Amicable' Split
Despite gains, evangelicals say Methodist divisions over homosexuality are 'irreconcilable.'
May 1, 2004
Supreme Court rules that God is above the law
Court ruled that a former Methodist minister could not sue the church for unfair dismissal because, rather than being an employee, she was viewed as a “steward in the household of God”. (Telegraph)
Talk Grows of Liberal Exodus from UMC
Since last spring’s General Conference, there has been an unprecedented mushrooming of talk of liberal exodus from the United Methodist Church. For all of the surrounding frustration, that landmark event in Tampa, Florida was an apparent turning point in the struggle for the soul of our global denomination. (Juicy Ecumenism)
UMC launches new ecumenical, interfaith office
On any given Sunday, more Christians are attending worship services in China than in the United States or Europe. That is one indicator of the challenges presented by a changing world of ecumenism as the United Methodist Church reorganizes how it addresses issues of Christian unity and relationships with other faiths. (UM Reporter)
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