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document.writeln (' |
| Methodists in Puerto Rico elect new bishop');
document.writeln (' The Rev. Rafael Moreno Rivas says he is a “full-time student at the ‘Yahweh School of Daily Living. |
| United Methodist bishops launch appeal for Philippines');
document.writeln (' Church effort will provide humanitarian relief, support ministries. |
| Church challenges ruling banning homeless ministry');
document.writeln (' “We serve out of love for God which inspires within us a love for neighbor,” bishop says. |
| Faith leaders launch campaign for immigration reform');
document.writeln (' Organizers hope to deliver 250,000 postcards to Congress by Jan. 4. |
| Typhoons leave Filipinos ‘reeling,’ bishop says');
document.writeln (' Philippine leaders appeal for prayers, aid. |
| Young adults urged to embrace call to ministry');
document.writeln (' EXPLORATION speakers say new voices needed in The United Methodist Church. |
| Supreme Court refuses suit over ‘Redskins’');
document.writeln (' United Methodist leaders vow to continue struggle against “offensive” names and symbols. |
| Methodists mark defining moment in church history');
document.writeln (' Asbury-Coke meeting at Barratt’s Chapel set course of American Methodism. |
| Portland to host 2016 General Conference');
document.writeln (' Oregon has been chosen as the location for the top legislative assembly of The United Methodist Church. Tentative dates are May 10-20, 2016. |
| Philippines emerges from flood-inducing typhoons');
document.writeln (' The United Methodist Committee on Relief is responding with emergency supplies and other aid. |
| 77 bishops urge troop pullout from Afghanistan');
document.writeln (' Church leaders signing letter believe “there is no path to military victory in Afghanistan.” |
| Church leaders seek consensus on plans for change');
document.writeln (' Bishops say there is renewed sense of urgency about mission. |
| Church, seminary forge urban ministry partnership');
document.writeln (' Program addresses issues of poverty, homelessness, education, violence, economic development and other urban concerns. |
| Commentary: Race still matters after Obama’s election');
document.writeln (' Superintendent relates hope to struggle, courage, faith and wisdom. |
| Soccer player’s new goal: End malaria');
document.writeln (' United Methodists part of initiative to eliminate disease in Africa. |