Commission ends its work; hears bishops’ recommendation for a way forward
NASHVILLE — The 32-member Commission on a Way Forward for The United Methodist Church concluded its ninth and final meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, yesterday...
And the children shall lead us…
According to Patrick Scriven, the advocacy of young people in the wake of last week's school shooting is both inspiring and unsettling. It's inspiring because it may be making a difference but it's unsettling because it also speaks to the brokenness of institutions like the federal government and The United Methodist Church.
Traveling mercies for UMC young people visiting the Philippines #gypc14
Amy Pazan, Jesse Love, Amanda Tobey, and Teri Tobey will attend the Global Young People's Convo in Tagaytay, Philippines.
Traveling mercies for UMC young people...
An Open Letter from an Open Lesbian
Amory Peck addresses the 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Florida at part of the Laity Address. Photo by PNW Director of Connectional Minsitries, Rev....
GC2016: Divestment debate continues
By Linda Bloom
May 2, 2016 | NEW YORK (UMNS)
Through petitions and advocacy, some United Methodists are again asking delegates to the denomination’s top legislative...
Prayers, paper lanterns at climate vigil
SLIDESHOW: Click here for photos from the GC Climate Vigil!
By Linda Bloom
May 13, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
In South Pacific island nations like Tonga, children...
May 13 wrap-up: Laity Address, State of the Church Report
By Joey Butler
May 13, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
After several days where General Conference delegates were clearly divided over Robert’s Rules vs. Group Discernment...
Some Thoughts from Bishop Hagiya on #gc2012
It is my second week here in Tampa at our General Conference. The Council of Bishops meets the week before General Conference starts, so...
In Relationship: Caring for OUR children in the Congo
By Jesse N. Love
May 17, 2016 | Portland, Ore.
A young woman who is wearing beautiful garb from Africa graces the stage. Wiping tears from...
#UMCGC extends “one small step of sacramental rights” to deacons
Today, delegates approved Petition 60489 which says, "ffering the means of grace to the world, the resident bishop of an annual conference in which the...
