News and Events Theme Pages

"News theme pages" focus on Global Ministries-related news and events topics. Theme pages for annual events like Advent/Christmas, Special Sundays, and World AIDS Day are under "Resources."

Recovery

Resources to help understand the disease of addiction, lessen the shame and stigma associated with it, and develop creative ministries to address addiction.
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Hurricane Katrina Recovery

Global Ministries' page dedicated to rebuilding and recovery after the worst hurricane disaster in the US this century. Find news, statements, and how to help links.
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Mission Initiatives

News and features about the geographically-based Mission Initiatives of Global Ministries.
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Global Ministries Board Meetings

Stories, photos, and documents from the meetings of the General Board of Global Ministries and the Women's Division at the Stamford Marriot Hotel, Stamford, Connecticut.
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School of Congregational Development

The United Methodist School of Congregational Development is an annual event aimed at helping annual conferences and congregations "grow the church" through new congregational starts and the strengthening of existing congregations.
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General Conference

Legislation, news, and resources in preparation of the next General Conference in Fort Worth, Texas; April 23-May 2, 2008.
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Kenya

Hundreds of thousands still suffer in the aftermath of the December 27 re-election of President Mwai Kibaki.
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Middle East

Global Ministries encourages people of faith throughout God's world to be in constant prayer for the Holy Land and for the implementation of serious and effective plans for peaceful resolution of the region's crises.
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Council of Bishops Meetings

News from meetings of the Council of Bishops, The United Methodist Church.
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