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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.

CWS relief coordinator to arrive in Myanmar
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is partnering with Church World Service on aid for the cyclone-stricken nation.

Myanmar bishop monitors situation at home
Bishop Zothan Mawia, visiting the United States, has been trying to respond to the May 3 cyclone from afar.

Teens help homeless with fashion show
A youth group in North Carolina takes to the runway with its Love Thy Neighbor ministry.

Marines receive Strength for Service devotionals
A group of soldiers based in Fort Worth, Texas, are presented with copies during the 2008 United Methodist General Conference.

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...