Meeting once every four years, 992 delegates from United Methodist churches in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe, met from April 23 - May 2, 2008." The delegates, along with some 5,500 visitors, conference officials and choir members were in attendance throughout the Conference at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Visit www.gc2008.umc.org for General Conference information, news, and legislation tracking  

Five people die of AIDS every minute. In the same amount of time, nine more people are infected with HIV. This epidemic produces mind-boggling numbers that can make one feel hopeless to alleviate the suffering caused by this incurable disease. The United Methodist Church is responding to God's call through a unified strategy and funding source for addressing the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. The Global AIDS Fund was established in 2004, with a goal of raising at least $8 million by 2008. ADVANCE #982345.

April 4 marks the 40th year since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In a reflection written for his church newsletter, Rev. Dr. William C. Trench, Senior Pastor of the East Greenwich UMC, East Greenwich, RI, wrote of his experience at Wesleyan University in a time of changing race relations. With Bill's permission, we share this powerful reflection here.

DVD NOW AVAILABLE! “Living for Giving” is a 5-session study that helps uncover the biblical and theological basis for the practice of stewardship as a spiritual discipline. Using a format similar to Disciple Bible Study, each session has a video clip, discussion questions, and a life application dramatic vignette. The study is perfect for small groups, Sunday School Classes, and church leaders and will be a great complement to the “Faith & Money” ministry.  Click on the story title above for more information.