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Mental Health Awareness Month
Church needed on or off campus
Depression, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions, combined with a high rate of suicide, hit ages 15–24 hard. read more »
White House honors youth solar ministry
Partnership between Los Gatos UMC and Los Gatos Morning Rotary
2 United Methodists take an idea for bringing light to people living in darkness from their church altar to the White House in less than a year. read more »
Global Young People’s Gathering headed to the Philippines
The Division on Ministries with Young People of the United Methodist Board of Discipleship (DMYP) is hosting the Global Young People’s Convocation and Legislative Assembly (GYPCLA) in Tagaytay, Luzon, The Philippines July 16 – 20, 2014. read more »
2013 Peace with Justice grants
$48,000 awarded to 14 ministries
Grants go to programs that address issues such as gun violence, immigration, Palestine, human trafficking and racial discrimination. read more »
$24,000 awarded in Human Relations Day Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Directors of the United Methodist General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) awarded nearly $24,000 in Human Relations Day grants during their spring meeting here. Human Relations Day strengthens United Methodist outreach to communities, encouraging social justice and work with at-risk youths. Human Relations Day is one... read more»
$110,000 awarded in Ethnic Local Church Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Board of Directors of the United Methodist General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) awarded $110,000 in Ethnic Local Church grants during their spring meeting here. Grants strengthen congregations through education, advocacy or leadership development for social-justice engagement. Ethnic Local Church Grants strengthen congregations through education,... read more»
2013 legislative priorities
Immigration reform, reducing gun violence, ‘moral federal budget,’ combating human trafficking targeted
Priorities support Christian social concerns and represent areas to which the faith community can bring a unique voice to the legislative process. read more »
Students to focus on children and poverty
United Methodist Student Movement sets priority for next faithful step
Prayer, vocational discernment also receive attention by ‘Imagine What’s NEXT’ attendees read more »
Living, listening to your calling
A reflection on Isaiah 45:23-25, Philippians 2:1-11
The muscle memory developed through the repetition of practice can enrich your faith to the point you are ready when God calls you into action on ‘game day.’ read more »
A day ‘on,’ not ‘off’
Omaha United Methodist youths honor Dr. King’s legacy
Teams volunteered at sites such as homeless shelter, Open Door Mission and thrift store. read more »