United Methodists get tough on racism in church and society

The bishops of The United Methodist Church have declared that tackling racism and eliminating it from the church, society and even their own Council of Bishops is a major priority. The denomination is the one President Bush was raised in. The bishops’ council...

Protests at Turkish damage to historic Orthodox monastery

A world church leader has responded with “strong disappointment and shock” to what he says is the unlawful recent destruction of an historic Orthodox Christian Church by eight officials of a local Ministry of Forestry in Turkey. Orthodox Ecumenical...

United Methodists commit to worldwide justice

More than 600 “justice lovers” from across the globe have gathered in Texas, USA, to celebrate practical faith in action and to renew their spirits at an international conference sponsored by The United Methodist Church. “My goal tonight is simple:...