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• Filipino United Methodists condemn latest violence22 August 2019, 3:59 pm
  State terrorism prevails on Negros Island, the Philippines Board of Church and Society said in condemning the latest killings.
  
• As Hong Kong protests continue, so do prayers22 August 2019, 1:13 pm
  Methodist resident says Christians reach out to both protesters and the government in a spirit of prayer.
  
• Sierra Leone church expands eye care services22 August 2019, 9:52 am
  A new state-of-the art surgical facility will allow a United Methodist eye clinic to provide treatment for retinal tears and other eye problems that couldn’t previously be treated in Sierra Leone.
  
• Churches step up to help unemployed miners21 August 2019, 1:25 pm
  After the sudden bankruptcy of the Blackjewel mining company last month, United Methodists are helping with food, utility bills, school supplies and information.
  
• Gay daughter sent bishop back to Scriptures21 August 2019, 9:53 am
  The co-author of the popular Disciple Bible study writes about how learning his daughter is gay led him to examine Scriptures about homosexuality more closely.
  
• Ebola spreads to area with strong United Methodist ties21 August 2019, 9:00 am
  Bishop Unda urges church members in East Congo not to panic, vows to continue church’s awareness campaign.
  
• Bishops, agency respond to GC2019 vote probe19 August 2019, 2:16 pm
  Both bishops and the finance agency have agreed to take action following findings of voting irregularities.
  
• UMCNext plan would end LGBTQ restrictions19 August 2019, 1:47 pm
  Coalition of centrists and progressives favors removing restrictions on LGBTQ ordination and same-sex weddings, allowing exit plan for churches that disagree.
  
• Energy crisis takes toll on Zimbabwe church19 August 2019, 10:33 am
  Daily power outages are affecting The United Methodist Church and its related ministries, including hospitals and schools.
  
• What to expect at General Conference 202016 August 2019, 2:16 pm
  Organizers are making some changes they hope will address issues arising from the 2019 General Conference.