Smudges, Sneers and Small Gods
In his latest commentary, Older Adult Ministries chair Rev. Paul Graves wrestles with questions and feelings stemming from General Conference 2019.
"So what do we do now?" Graves writes. "One fundamental task our whole church might undertake is to humbly admit we revel in taking sides."
Rev. Craig’s Thoughts on the Eve of Day 5 of #GC2012
It's Saturday night and the legislative committee portion of General Conference 2012 has ended. The Western jurisdiction took a major hit late this afternoon....
#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...
Did We Find Our Way Forward?
"Did we find our way forward? I think we did, just not in the way many expected or hoped," writes Inland Missional District Superintendent Gregg Sealey reflecting on the recent General Conference. Since returning home from St. Louis, he has been listening to how people here are processing the decisions made.
2020 General Conference Logo Unveiled
Nashville, Tenn.: The Commission on the General Conference has unveiled the logo for the 2020 General Conference to accompany the theme, “…and know that...
Statement from the Council of Bishops regarding the Judicial Council Decision
In service to the delegates of the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference, the Council of Bishops asked for a declaratory decision of...
If It’s to Be, It’s Up to Me
I’m Amory Peck, from Bellingham, Washington, in the United States. By the grace of God, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.
It happened four...
Bishops’ president: Believe church can change
By Heather Hahn
May 6, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Growing up in the still racially segregated Methodist Church, young Warner Brown Jr. knew the denomination...
Preparing for the Unknown
How can we get ready for General Conference when so many things are up in the air?
Rev. Elizabeth Ingram Schindler shares how the PNW delegation has been preparing itself for the special session of General Conference later this month and offers suggestions on how United Methodists can do the same.
I am not a divider, am I?
In 1991, Roxy and Michelle started to attend Ashland United Methodist Church. In this powerful look back, the church's current pastor, Rev. Richenda Fairhurst, shares the tragic story of what followed, and how love responded.
