As protests turn deadly, Nigeria Area Bishop John Wesley Yohanna urges the government to address demonstrations peacefully. Several United Methodist pastors say they witnessed the violence.

With COVID-19 still on the rise, a number of United Methodists are pushing for next year’s meeting to transpire online.

The initiative aims to replicate the United Methodist schools model of Côte d’Ivoire by building 12 school complexes in 12 cities in the Central African Republic.

Pandemic-prompted online gatherings offer efficiencies, but technological glitches have occurred and delegates miss being together.

A book with a cover made from the skin of a slain Native American has haunted United Methodist Iliff School of Theology for decades, but its president wants it used as a teachable moment instead of buried in a library vault.

Oct. 17, online.

United Methodist groups and partners continue to provide food relief to vulnerable people in Zimbabwe during COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct. 13-14, virtual business session and services in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

In a conversation about civil rights and voter suppression, two African American women shared some pivotal experiences with participants at the I AM Her Women’s Leadership Summit.

United Methodist clergy and laywomen envision something bigger as they celebrate sisterhood, build relationships and share experiences of sexism.

Seven-year-old was the grandson of a lay leader at Nyamutumbu United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe; his uncle has been charged with murder.

Evangelism award winner slept outside church; How do we love our enemies?; Filipino youth respond to fire victims

United Methodist conferences are offering churches relief and finding ways to still minister amid pandemic-caused hardships.

Oct. 10, online.

Updates with Oct. 10 virtual session.

Györgyi Vályi found that even as the Covid-19 pandemic limited church to internet and telephone, Hope Church members grew closer together and that gave her new confidence in her own ministry leading the church.

Oct. 4-8, Goma, Congo.

Billy Jean Baker is honored for using her personal experience with homelessness to help Dallas’ Oak Lawn United Methodist Church open its doors wider.

United Methodist youth help when fire destroys 28 homes in Pulilan, Philippines.