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Assembly sets guidelines on clergy effectiveness
Bishops who question the effectiveness of a clergy person now have procedures for terminating the appointment.

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.

Special session of General Conference unlikely
Timing and cost are two concerns about extra worldwide meeting

United Methodist Men begin new chapter
Organization expanding hunger ministries, on-line learning.

Concepción coping despite earthquake
Ecumenical assessment team visits damaged city

Women’s commission born in turbulent times
Movement of lay and clergy women started agency from scratch.

Newscast: The Week of October 24, 2008
A TV crew finds two homeless alcoholics in the woods. The result is: one life redeemed, one rebounding continuously back to the streets,...

Newscast: The Week of October 3, 2008
In today’s edition of United Methodist Audio News, we look at how the current U.S. financial crisis hurts global efforts to deal with hu...

Newscast: The Week of September 19, 2008
This edition of United Methodist Audio News features three stories of very different natures. The first is a report on the aftermath of ...