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Bishop Heinrich Bolleter retires as WMC Geneva Secretary
After five years of dedicated work, Bishop Heinrich Bolleter has retired as Geneva Secretary of the World Methodist Council, with effect from the end of January 2012. more

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly
«Seek the Lord with all your heart!» was the theme of this year’s meeting of Serbia/Macedonia AC, which took place from September 22-25, 2011, in Kisac (Serbia). more

Establishment of the UMC in Romania
The United Methodist Church in Romania was born during the morning worship service on September 4, 2011 in Cluj. more

Pleven/Bulgaria: A Culture of Persistence and Hope
On July 10, 2011, a hot summer day, the United Methodist Church building in Pleven (Bulgaria) was rededicated with the assistance of 20 Methodist guests from West Market Street UMC, Greensboro, NC (USA). more

Anniversary Conference in Poland
The 90th Annual Conference in Poland was characterized by the remembrance of the past and by an outlook into the future. more

Czech and Slovak Republics Annual Conference
The Czech and Slovak Republics Annual Conference met from May 27 to 29, 2011, in Prague. more

Meeting of the Annual Conference in Austria
«With heart, mouth and hands – believing, communicating and acting together.» more

The UMC in Albania - Hope in Times of Uncertainty
On the background of uncertainty the UMC in Albania is trying to light a beacon of hope. more

New members join the UMC in Strumica (Macedonia)
«What does it mean to be a member of the United Methodist Church?» more

Methodist e-Academy welcomes first full class
The Methodist e-Academy, a program using technology to provide theological studies to clergy and seminary students in Europe, expects a full class of 30 students to be enrolled for the first regular classes in October. more

...and they came, old and young
On Sunday, April 17, 2011, the Roma congregation of Alsószolca/Hungary celebrated the laying of the foundation stone of its new church building and community center. more

A young generation is taking over responsibility - Annual Conference in Hungary
The Provisional Annual Conference of the UMC in Hungary met from April 13 to 16, 2011, in Kaposvar/Hungary. more

«To live for Christ» - Annual Conference of the UMC in Bulgaria
The Provisional Annual Conference in Bulgaria met from April 8 to 10, 2011, in Sofia under the theme «To live for Christ». more

Consultation on the Ministry with Roma
The UMC in Hungary hosted an international Consultation on the Ministry with Roma in Central and Southern Europe. more

Holocaust Memorial Center for the Jews from Macedonia
On March 10, 2011, a Memorial Center for the Jews from Macedonia was officially opened. more