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• Conference urges apportionment support24 April 2019, 12:39 pm
  While some plan to withhold church giving, the Desert Southwest Conference asks its churches to continue funding ministry at the conference and global level.
  
• United Methodists decry killings of farmers24 April 2019, 9:45 am
  United Methodists join other human rights groups in condemning the killings of 14 farmers.
  
• The Church Responds to the Opioid Crisis23 April 2019, 10:55 am
  While statistics of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. paint a bleak picture, United Methodist churches in West Virginia are offering hope and a chance at recovery mainly through ministries of connection.
  
• Churches walk with addicts on recovery journey22 April 2019, 3:22 pm
  West Virginia United Methodist churches find numerous ways to support people in recovery from addiction. Just being there may be most important.
  
• Top court meets in aftermath of GC201922 April 2019, 10:36 am
  In spring meeting, United Methodist Judicial Council to review Traditional Plan and disaffiliation legislation adopted by special General Conference.
  
• East Congo women reach out to widows, orphans22 April 2019, 8:17 am
  Unrest and Ebola in East Congo have left many women without husbands, and children without fathers. United Methodist women from the Kivu Conference are stepping in to help.
  
• New shelter helps expectant mothers22 April 2019, 7:49 am
  A new 60-bed shelter and outpatient department at Old Mutare Hospital means safety and comfort for expectant mothers.
  
• Centrists, progressives to discuss church's future17 April 2019, 1:56 pm
  Unhappiness with General Conference 2019 prompts plan for big meeting, with dissolution and ‘gracious exit’ among the options.
  
• Creative spirit lifts Philippines’ churches17 April 2019, 10:34 am
  A United Methodist team looked at whether the Philippines should have more bishops. The group’s report highlighted church strengths and needs.
  
• Bishops discuss GC2019 outcomes with black caucus17 April 2019, 9:35 am
  African American bishops and members of the church’s black caucus consider the actions of General Conference 2019.