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Commentary: Seeking balance at General Conference
"What we are doing … is a spiritual work," says the assembly's chief scheduler, urging the 2012 gathering to observe Sabbath.

General Conference acts on wide range of issues
Delegates hear memorable speeches, approve $642 million budget, and set direction on social issues and church ministries.

Liberia President Sirleaf addresses United Methodists
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says her country and her church share a common commitment to end poverty.

United Methodists uphold homosexuality stance
After forceful arguments on both sides, delegates retain language in the denomination’s Book of Discipline.

Church volunteer teaches sign language to babies
Nancy Jayne of Whitesboro, N.Y., says her classes introduce parents and children to a whole new world of communication.

Faith groups work toward relief in Myanmar
As aid trickles in to cyclone survivors in Myanmar, United Methodists and other faith-based groups cooperate on relief efforts.

Awards go to United Methodist-related publications
United Methodist-related publications, writers and photographers garner 21 awards from the Associated Church Press.

Relief efforts for Myanmar continue
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is partnering with Church World Service on aid for the cyclone-stricken nation.

Newscast: The Week of April 11, 2008
This week on United Methodist Audio News, we hear two very different perspectives of how the church might relate to the war in Iraq. We...

Newscast: The Week of March 28, 2008
In this edition of United Methodist Audio News, a mother speaks to a United Methodist peace conference, pushing for an end to the war t...

Newscast: The Week of March 14, 2008
In this edition of United Methodist Audio News, we hear about the grant that could lead to millions of dollars available for global hea...