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United Methodist special-needs camps focus on what campers can do—not what their medical condition dictates they cannot do. Barbara Dunlap-Berg of UMNS has the feature on these camps that help to build self-assurance and hope.

United Methodist special-needs camps focus on what campers can do—not what their medical condition dictates they cannot do. Barbara Dunlap-Berg of UMNS has the feature on these camps that help to build self-assurance and hope.

It's not often that a celebration can be held for someone's dedication to an organization for a considerable length of time. But that is what happened today at UMR Communications. Forty years ago today was Kay Fielder's very first day... UMPortal Blogger

Our friend Ted Campbell has gone viral! Well, almost. Campbell, who is Associate Professor of Church History, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, has a YouTube video that is making the rounds of Methodist circles. It's a video of... Mary Jacobs

Bishop Robert Schnase shares why UM churches should focus more on changing lives than just adding numbers in membership.

Bishop Robert Schnase shares why UM churches should focus more on changing lives than just adding numbers in membership.

“The University of Phoenix of religions”? Prompted by The Daily Show host Jon Stewart’s recent remarks, Robin Russell explores why this is the common perception of United Methodism.

“The University of Phoenix of religions”? Prompted by The Daily Show host Jon Stewart’s recent remarks, Robin Russell explores why this is the common perception of United Methodism.

What’s your favorite hymn? A recent poll of Facebook fans uncovered the top favorite hymns from the UM Hymnal. Ben Rhodes of UMNS has more on this story.

What’s your favorite hymn? A recent poll of Facebook fans uncovered the top favorite hymns from the UM Hymnal. Ben Rhodes of UMNS has more on this story.

Monroe Street UMC in Toledo, Ohio has found a unique way to be in ministry during this tough economy: The church houses Suitably Attired, a nonprofit agency providing local women in need with outfits they can wear to job interviews.... Bill Fentum

As a youth, Meredith Medlin began a ministry to feed the homeless in downtown Nashville. Her ministry continues as she heads to college and continues her lifetime goal of helping others. Susan Passi-Klaus of UMNS has the story.

A mosque located in Manhattan has operated quietly for 30 years, and has distanced itself from the proposed facility dubbed the “Ground Zero mosque.” Nicole Neroulias from RNS has more on this story.

Regardless if you are a Coke or Pepsi person, you've got to be in favor of feeding 9 million hungry Americans, and starting Wednesday, Sept.1, you can vote to make that happen. Each month Pepsi grants 1.3 million dollars to... Mallory McCall

As church memberships decline, many congregations are merging and leaving church facilities. Linda Bloom of UMNS has the story of churches weighing decisions to invest in ministry or into repairing aging buildings.

The documentary Lost in Woonsocket begins touring Sept. 1 and follows two homeless men living with addictions. The documentary is endorsed by UM agencies with hopes that churches will begin ministries for the poor. Shanta Bryant Gyan has the story.

The 2010 Global Young People’s Convocation and Legislative Assembly in Berlin welcomed 350 delegates from around the world. Joey Butler of UMNS has the story of these young adults being not only the future but also the “now” of the UM church.

The Wesley Rankin Center in Dallas helped lower-income families prepare for school with backpacks filled with school supplies in exchange for volunteer hours. Mallory McCall has the story.

Eric Van Meter shares the second installment of participating in Tour De Faith 2010 and tells of his own spiritual awakening through the eyes of an un-churched participant.

On Sunday, August 1, a husband-wife team of Jonathan Coppedge-Henley and Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley began as the “dynamic duo” of First United Methodist Church Charlotte, a historic uptow n church with roots dating back the 1920’s. Methodist officials believe this is... Liz Applegate