January 2008
Christians Acting Politically
By Steve Rankin
November 2007
Two Views from the Council of Bishops
By Bishop Mary Ann Swenson & Bishop Michael J. Coyner
UM NeXus E-pistles 11/14/2007
The Cost of Using Torture is Too High
By Mark Richardson
UM NeXus E-pistles 11/7/2007
October 2007
UM NeXus E-pistles 10/31/2007
James Holsinger's Recusal
By Jerry Eckert
Church Builds Vision for Addressing Critical Issues Facing United Methodists, World
From the General Secretaries Of The United Methodist Church
UM NeXus E-pistles 10/24/2007
Walk Slowly and Bow Often
By F. Richard Garland
UM NeXus E-pistles 10/17/2007
September 2007
'Prevalent Evil' of Racism Requires Our Response
By Erin Hawkins
UM NeXus E-pistles 9/26/2007
Blaming Our Ugliness on God
By Scott Campbell
Judging a Book by the Size Between Its Covers
By Darren Cushman Wood
UM NeXus E-pistles 9/12/2007
The Enigma of Corinth
By Stephen Rankin
UM NeXus E-pistles 9/05/2007
August 2007
Homosexuality and Practical Significance
By Bret Chandler
Called to Act with Moral Integrity
By F. Richard Garland
Hot Weather, Spiders and the Good News
By Cynthia B. Astle
God Has a Plan for Afghans, Koreans
By Jin Kook Lee
UM NeXus E-pistles 8/01/2007
When Bad Things Happen To – Anybody
By Thomas Lane Butts
July 2007
'Here’s Your Sign'
By Bishop Michael J. Coyner
Politics Should Not Trump Jesus
By Dan Frisby
UM NeXus E-pistles 7/18/2007
UM NeXus E-pistles
President Bush is a Model Methodist
By Matthew May
On Celebrating Independence Day
By Thomas Lane Butts
Alone on Sunnyside
By Wenda Lloyd
June 2007
Dakotas Diary: God’s Surprises
By Bishop Deborah L. Kiesey
A Christian Leader's Plea from Jerusalem
By Bishop Munib Younan
To a Sleepless Night
By Sharon Chinn
Illegal Immigrants Are Being Dehumanized
By Humberto Casanova, UMNS
General Conference and Other Thoughts about United Methodism
UM NeXus E-pistles
May 2007
Different Bible Translations Guided My Way
By Diana Butler Bass
WCC Leaders: Discern Signs of Holy Spirit Calling Us Together
Reach Out To The Living
By F. Richard Garland
Threads for the 'Untied' Methodist Church
By Darren Cushman Wood
Public Dialogue on Christian Perspectives on Homosexuality and Pastoral Care
By Yap Kim Hao
UM NeXus E-pistles
Now the Eyes Have It
By Cynthia B. Astle
Getting the Story Right
By Bob Edgar
Not Even Bishops are Immune from Tech Troubles!
By Bishop Peter D. Weaver
UM NeXus E-pistles
April 2007
History Shows No One Should Block Church Membership
By Timothy J. Riss
UM NeXus E-pistles
Look Behind The IRD's 'Gift'
By Cynthia B. Astle
The Power and Blessing of Creation
By Kenneth H. Carter, Jr.
Love the Sojourner
By Peter D. Weaver
UM NeXus E-pistles
Sole Authority?
By W. Scott Campbell
Fighting Cancer in the Body of Christ
By Bishop Mary Ann Swenson
Beyond The Cross To Easter
By F. Richard Garland
Resurrection 2007: A Letter to United Methodists
By R. Randy Day
March 2007
What Does 'A Daily Walk With Jesus' Mean?
By Taka Ishii
When Is The Study of Politics Not Educational?
By Matthew May
UM NeXus E-pistles 3/28/07
UM NeXus E-pistles 3/21/2007
Build Bridges of Understanding, Not War
By Central Coast Clergy for Justice
Bush Library, Yes; Bush Institute, No!
By Susanne Johnson
What's Really A 'Culture Of Life'?
By John Yeaman
UM NeXus E-pistles 3/14/2007
An Imperfect Perfect
By Bishop Deb Kiesey
February 2007
UM NeXus E-pistles 2/28/2007
Are Acceptance or Rejection the Only Choices?
By Beth Newman
Peacemaking: Where Is The Church?
By Anne C. Ewing
A Lenten Reflection: Don't Just Do Something, Sit There!
By F. Richard Garland
UM NeXus E-pistles 2/21/2007
Healing From My Father's War
By Cynthia B. Astle
UM NeXus E-pistles 2/14/2007
The Gay Methodist: Taking a Deeper Look at Doctrine
By Darren Cushman Wood
January 2007
The Power of Words:
By Rebekah Miles
The Feminization of AIDS:
By Kelvin Sauls
UM NeXus E-pistles 1/31/2007
Of Babies, Chaos and God's Laughter
By Cynthia B. Astle
UM NeXus E-pistles 1/24/2007
UM NeXus E-pistles 1/17/2007
Surprise: Vibrant United Methodist Churches!
By Clay Oglesbee
"The Talk" Resumes: Two Pastors on the UMC and Homosexuality
By Paul T. Stallsworth & Taka Ishii
UM NeXus E-pistles 1/10/2007
December 2006
UM NeXus E-pistles 12/20/2006
Hopelights
By Cynthia B. Astle
A Christmas Miracle
By W. Scott Campbell
The Cynical Church: An Opportunity for Renewal
By Darren Cushman Wood
UM NeXus E-pistles 12/13/2006
The George W. Bush Library:
By William K. McElvaney and Susanne Johnson
November 2006
In Quest of the 'Holy Grail'?
By Jim Lane
UM NeXus E-pistles 11/29/2006
UM NeXus E-pistles 11/15/2006
The King Memorial's Meaning For The Nation And Religion
By Gilbert H. Caldwell
Time To Change Your Default Settings About Asbury
By Carness Vaughan
Dakotas Diary: Holy Interruptions
By Bishop Deborah L. Kiesey
October 2006
Thinking Outside the Habits
By Anne C. Ewing
Open Thoughts on United Methodism
By Richard Heitzenreiter
A Pastor’s Letter:
By Rev. Taka Ishii
UM NeXus E-pistles 10/4/2006
Methodist Evangelical History Can Be A Profitable Read
By Stephen Rankin
September 2006
God Wants Younger, More Diverse Churches
By Bishop Robert Schnase
A Prescription for Racism, Our Chronic Affliction
By Chester R. Jones
Remembering Another Bombing
By Gilbert H. Caldwell
Bishop's Memoir Traces Holy Spirit's Urging to Change
By Gilbert H. Caldwell
UM NeXus E-pistles 9/6/2006
August 2006
Immigration Reform Requires Global Poverty Response
By Douglas R. Sivers
In Remembrance of Katrina
By Carolyn Dandridge
Why I Can No Longer Be A United Methodist
By Marge Engelman
Defending Freedom Is No Vice
By Matthew May
Church-going Doesn’t Make a Christian
By Anne C. Ewing
We're Complicit in Middle East War
By Lissa Caldwell
David Seamands’ Legacy of Grace
By Mary John Dye
July 2006
UM NeXus E-pistles 8/30/2006
Middle East Lessons From Andrew Young
By Gilbert H. Caldwell
UM NeXus E-pistles
A Voice From Israel: ‘Agatha’ In The Rain
By Uri Avnery
UM NeXus E-pistles
The Voice of UM NeXus Readers
June 2006
Fearing A Mythical Theocracy
By Matthew May
Church-State Separation: A Wall Worth Preserving
By John F. Yeaman
UM NeXus E-pistles
The Voice of UM Nexus Readers
UM NeXus E-pistles
By UM NeXus Readers
Speaking Unspeakable Questions about Faith, Fear, Empire
By William K. McElvaney
Internet Freedom and Good Queen Bess
By Cynthia B. Astle
May 2006
Behind The Veil of Secrecy—
By Dan Ehl
Leaning Into Love
By Cynthia B. Astle
'Da Vinci Code' Stands Counter to Christ's Code
By Larry Hollon
Letter to the Editor
Worker Justice Demands Minimum Wage Increase
By Rich Aronson
UMC High Court's Judicial Activism From The Right
By Ken Rowe
Guest Workers
By Harry Johnson
Why The Gay Issue Is So Pivotal
By Dan Adams
I, Borg: Musings on Medicine and Spirit
By Cynthia B. Astle
April 2006
I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body
By Steve Rankin
Why Did Jesus Die?
By Frank Johnson
The Inseparable Theology of Wil Bailey
By Cynthia B. Astle, UM NeXus Editor
What Must Jesus Think About Immigration Reforms?
By Taka Ishii
March 2006
Out From Under The Rubble
By Cynthia B. Astle
Black Methodists Must Reclaim ‘Renewal’
By Gilbert H. Caldwell
Judicial Council Has a Chance to Undo its ‘Bench Legislation’
By Jim Lane
How Do We Properly Use The Bible’s Authority?
By John F. Yeaman
Methodism Is Already Two Churches
By William A. Holmes
February 2006
Succumbing to the Parlor Game
By Steve Rankin
Membership Crisis: Exclusion or Inclusion in the Body of Christ?
By Martin Deppe
Letters to NeXus
WHY We Sing WHAT We Sing
By The Rev. Dean McIntyre
The Measure of a Woman
By Diane Ford Jones
January 2006
Good Lovin Done Right
By Steve Rankin
January 2008
Kenya's Troubles Draw Prayers and Aid
By Cynthia B. Astle
November 2007
Global Christian Forum Praised as 'Historic Breakthrough'
By Juan Michel, WCC Media
Social-action Event Unites Gospel, Good Works
By Cynthia B. Astle
October 2007
Church Leaders Seek Action on Climate Change
Compiled from news and staff reports
Keys to Two Proposed Mission Goals:
By Cynthia B. Astle
NCC Helps Thousands Fast for Peace
NCC News
September 2007
United Methodists March, Speak Out about Racially Charged Events in Jena
Compiled from United Methodist News Service Reports
Church Budget Tightens Around Four Areas of Focus
By Marta W. Aldrich, UMNS
'Holy Health' Ministries Get a Boost
By Cynthia B. Astle
My Big Fat Church Supper Redux
By Cynthia B. Astle
Churches Rebuild, Recreate Ministries in Louisiana
By Betty Backstrom, UMNS
UMCOR Details UMC's Hurricane Aid
August 2007
Religious Advocates Say SEC Change Poses Threat
By Cynthia B. Astle
Immigration Activist Arrested after Year in Refuge
By Kathy L. Gilbert, UMNS
UMC Hispanic Leaders Hail New Sexuality Resource
By Cynthia B. Astle
Study: Clergy Changes Parallel Membership Decline
By Vicki Brown, UMNS
Churches Seek to Aid Victims, Calm Community
By Cynthia B. Astle
Faith Community a Strong Ally in Immigration Battle for Fijian Church Member
By Jeneane Jones
July 2007
UMC Bishops Respond to Vatican Statement
By Cynthia B. Astle
Nominee Disavows Homosexuality Paper in Senate Hearing
Compiled by UM NeXus
Community Radio Crusade Renewed in U.S. Congress
By Mike Hickcox, UMNS
Iraqi Christian: 'We were promised freedom, but …'
By Juan Michel
June 2007
Supreme Court Rulings Hold UMC Implications
By Cynthia B. Astle
Christians Mobilize to Push Middle East Peace
Compiled by UM NeXus
Holsinger Nomination Assailed, Defended
By Cynthia B. Astle
'State of the Church' Report Encourages Dialogue
By Marta W. Aldrich, UMNS
May 2007
Bush Taps Judicial Council Head for Surgeon General
By Cynthia B. Astle
Bishops to Take Two Years to Update 'In Defense of Creation'
By Cynthia B. Astle
Hoosier UMs' Sudan Divestment Campaign Succeeds
By Daniel R. Gangler
Efforts Increase For, Against GLBT Rights
By Cynthia B. Astle
Faith Leaders Press for Immigration Reform
By Cynthia B. Astle
Commission Proposes Changes in General Conference
By Tim Tanton, UMNS
April 2007
Remembrance, Grief Mark Aftermath of Shootings
By Cynthia B. Astle
The IRD's Gift of a Book on Islam Stirs Confusion, Concerns
By Cynthia B. Astle
Faith Groups Explore Insurance Risk Pooling
By Erik J. Alsgaard, UMNS
Retired UMCOR Executive Dies at 89
By Elliott Wright
Micah's Village Experiment Draws Seekers
By Cynthia B. Astle
March 2007
Clergyman's Documentary Exposes the IRD
By Cynthia B. Astle
SMU Gets Go-Ahead on Bush Complex Lease
By Cynthia B. Astle
XOC Makes Disciples Among Ex-offenders
By Suzy Keenan
Consultation Examines Court Ruling on Pastoral Authority
By Linda Green/UMNS
February 2007
Minnesota UMC Studies Homosexual Topic With 'Holy Conferencing'
By Cynthia B. Astle
McKibben Urgently Preaches Care for the Earth
By Cynthia B. Astle
Chaplains, Social-Action Advocates Unite to Aid Military
By Cynthia B. Astle
Young United Methodist Filmmakers Build Interfaith Bridges in Michigan
Special to UM NeXus
January 2007
UMC Launches 'Social Networking' Site
By Cynthia B. Astle
Online Petition Ignites Bush Library Debate
By Cynthia B. Astle
Pastor Seeks Return of Pension Levied by IRS
Compiled by UM NeXus
Gates' Gift to Malaria Relief May Be Tainted
By Cynthia B. Astle
December 2006
Dakotas Diary
By Bishop Deborah L. Kiesey
Christmas Messages to United Methodists
From the Bishops
Senator Gives Little Hope on Darfur
By Daniel R. Gangler
Membership Decline Cuts U.S. Delegates to 2008 General Conference
By Cynthia B. Astle
November 2006
Another Door Swings Open
By Terry Thomason
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
By Rebecca Barnes-Davies
Researchers Give First Report on 'State of Church'
By Fran Coode Walsh
North Korea Weapon Test Highlights Global Nuclear Threat
By Taka Ishii
October 2006
Nigerian United Methodists Show Great Soul
By Bishop Peter Weaver
UMC Journalist Robert Lear Dies
Campus Ministers Seek Aid for Katrina’s ‘Hidden Disaster’
Special to UM NeXus
Christian-Muslim Alliance Highlights Church Forum
Adapted by Cynthia B. Astle
September 2006
What Does a General Conference Delegate Look Like?
By Cynthia B. Astle
Religion & Politics II:
By Cynthia B. Astle
Religion & Politics I:
By Cynthia B. Astle
WCC Looks Back on ‘Prophetic’ Stances
Compiled by UM NeXus
August 2006
UMC's Music Ministry Challenged by City of Albany
By Sandra Brands
Clergywomen Tackle Tough Issues as Consultation Ends
By Cynthia B. Astle
Clergywomen's Consultation:
By Cynthia B. Astle
Middle East Update: Churches Try to Help War Victims
By Cynthia B. Astle
Prayers, Pleas, Analysis Aimed at Mideast Conflict
By Cynthia B. Astle
July 2006
Religious Opposition Grows to Middle East Conflict
By Cynthia B. Astle
Mission Volunteers
By Cynthia B. Astle
Missionaries Safe
New U.S. Restrictions On Aid To Cuba Rile Faith Leaders
By Cynthia B. Astle
Religious Leaders Urge Bold Action to Stop Middle East Violence
By Cynthia B. Astle
June 2006
Faith of the Founding Fathers: What Did They Mean?
By Cynthia B. Astle
Conference That Is a Means of Grace
By Kenneth L. Carder
Inclusion of LGBT People Backed at Church Meetings
By Cynthia B. Astle
May 2006
WCC Leaders Reflect on Pentecost's Meaning
Message from WCC Presidents - Pentecost 2006
'Net Neutrality' Fight Puts Churches on Edge:
By Cynthia B. Astle
Anniversary of Women's Clergy Rights Celebrated As 'Prevenient Grace'
By Victoria Rebeck
Africa University Thrives Amid Zimbabwe's Challenges
By Andra Stevens, Information Officer, Africa University
Methodists in U.S. and Africa Touched By Zimbabwe’s Economic Crisis
Compiled by UM NeXus
April 2006
CONGREGATIONS EXPERIENCE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OVER EASTER
UM NeXus Compilation
LGBT Clergy Speak
UM NeXus Compilation
Book Chronicles Women’s Struggles for Full Clergy Rights
By Vicki Brown
March 2006
Dr. Emmanuel Cleaver II Speaks at Black Methodists for Renewal Banquet
By Cynthia B. Astle
“If We Build It, They Will Come”
By Cynthia B. Astle
Philip Potter: Ecumenical Pioneer
By Keith Clements
Rhode Island UMC Gives Heart To Girl From Sierra Leone
By Cynthia B. Astle
And the Resolution Began to Live
By Ann Freeman Price
California UMC Proves Prophetic in More Ways Than One
By Cynthia B. Astle, Editor
February 2006
The Elephant in the Room: Lessons from Wesley and Whitefield
By Tim Bagwell
Spiritual Transformation Heals Hearts, Communities and the Earth
By Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch
A New Culture of Ecumenism for a World in Need of Transformation
By Samuel Kobia
United Methodists Face Dangers of the Rapture Culture
By Donald W. Haynes
January 2006
When a Downtown Heritage Ends: United Methodists Suffer Through Urban Church Closings
By Cynthia B. Astle
