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- As a theologian who works in the tradition of liberation theology, Joerg Rieger of Vanderbilt Divinity School believes Christians need to be in the thick of political issues on the side of the poor and disadvantaged.
- June 16-19, Manono, TanganyikaJuly 7-10, Kamina, Congo
- With support from UMCOR, United Methodists in Southern Congo provided food and other supplies to inmates at a Kasapa prison. Church leaders also brought a message of hope.
- Like its fellow jurisdictions, the North Central Jurisdiction used an innovative approach in its bishop assignments.
- In a history-making development, two United Methodist bishops will lead conferences across jurisdictional lines. The change results from unprecedented levels of collaboration among jurisdictional leaders.
- Worldwide regionalization allows the worldwide church to remain United Methodist in a new connectional way.
- A family that was recognized with the World Methodist Peace Award calls for support as harassment in Holy Land intensifies.
- Through the Pennsylvania-based Nyadire Connection, Zimbabweans at a United Methodist mission received food assistance as a drought-induced hunger crisis continues.
- May 18, Thousandsticks, Kentucky
- Clergy deserve 13 weeks of paid leave when they are caring for a new baby, according to members of a grassroots effort to make that the United Methodist standard.