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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.

New York bishop supports Islamic center
Jeremiah Park says denying religious freedom “makes us less as Americans.”

Diverse church lifts up New Orleans
Joyful worship and lots of new faces follow merger of historically black and white congregations.

Letter alleges racism in Obama attacks
More than 90 Christian leaders ask United Methodists to speak out against racially motivated “assaults.”

Mississippi churches thank Katrina workers
Church member testifies those who responded "were the rod and staff of God."

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 ...