“United Methodists cannot change what happened in Rwanda’s past, but we can help shape a better future.” — The Rev. Marc Baliyanga, Rwanda Provisional Conference.
Combating poverty, disease, inequity in Rwanda
KIGALI, Rwanda (UMNS) —Twenty-four years after the disastrous civil genocide of 1994 that annihilated an estimated 800,000 to 1 million citizens, United Methodists in the new Rwanda Provisional Conference are committed to a holistic gospel of restoration and reconciliation. Donald E. Messer has the story.
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Women turn new skills into life-changing business
HARARE, Zimbabwe (UMNS) — Women in the Zimbabwe East Conference are using their hands to transform their lives. With the skills they learned at a garment-making workshop earlier this year, the women — some who had been living in poverty — are helping to support their families. Kudzai Chingwe has the story.
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Florida Conference
Summer challenge: Sustaining community support
BRANDON, Fla. — St. Andrews United Methodist Church gets in the holiday spirit in July to give local charities a much-needed boost. With schools about to start and food pantries running low, the church has been filling Santa-type wishes for the past two decades. Yvette Hammett has the story.
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The Times of Northwest Indiana
Church tackles affordable housing
GARY, Ind. — Christ United Methodist Church here has an affordable housing initiative underway, and volunteers have recently been rehabbing a house donated by a bank. Lu Ann Franklin reports.
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Board of Church and Society
Bridging the housing gap
WASHINGTON — In the U.S., there are only 35 homes available for every 100 seniors, differently abled renters, and families with children who are extremely low income. The United Methodist Board of Church and Society spoke with Tonya Brownlow, executive director of Emma Norton Services in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, to learn how they are bridging the gap.
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Combating poverty, disease, inequity in Rwanda
KIGALI, Rwanda (UMNS) —Twenty-four years after the disastrous civil genocide of 1994 that annihilated an estimated 800,000 to 1 million citizens, United Methodists in the new Rwanda Provisional Conference are committed to a holistic gospel of restoration and reconciliation. Donald E. Messer has the story.
Read story
Women turn new skills into life-changing business
HARARE, Zimbabwe (UMNS) — Women in the Zimbabwe East Conference are using their hands to transform their lives. With the skills they learned at a garment-making workshop earlier this year, the women — some who had been living in poverty — are helping to support their families. Kudzai Chingwe has the story.
Read story
Florida Conference
Summer challenge: Sustaining community support
BRANDON, Fla. — St. Andrews United Methodist Church gets in the holiday spirit in July to give local charities a much-needed boost. With schools about to start and food pantries running low, the church has been filling Santa-type wishes for the past two decades. Yvette Hammett has the story.
Read story
The Times of Northwest Indiana
Church tackles affordable housing
GARY, Ind. — Christ United Methodist Church here has an affordable housing initiative underway, and volunteers have recently been rehabbing a house donated by a bank. Lu Ann Franklin reports.
Read story
Board of Church and Society
Bridging the housing gap
WASHINGTON — In the U.S., there are only 35 homes available for every 100 seniors, differently abled renters, and families with children who are extremely low income. The United Methodist Board of Church and Society spoke with Tonya Brownlow, executive director of Emma Norton Services in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, to learn how they are bridging the gap.
Read story
RECENT HEADLINES
Finance agency exec answers call to pulpit
End of Ebola outbreak declared in Congo
EVENTS
July 31
Tuesdays in the Chapel
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