GC2012: Will the UMC say ‘I do’ to all?
By Kathy L. Gilbert*
A UMNS file photo by Mike DuBose. The communion chalice, broken at the 2004 General Conference in Pittsburgh in protest of the...
Philippines: Learning Disaster’s Lessons
UMCOR Philippines Director Ciony Ayo-Eduarte with children in eastern Mindanao, Philippines, soon after Typhoon Bopha. UMCOR is a member of the ACT Alliance.
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Updated: United Methodists respond to deadly tornadoes
Ida Rose (right) receives a hug from Sheri Mathews, Spiritual and Emotional Care Team supervisor for the Arkansas Conference Disaster Response Team. Rose is...
Judicial Council hears arguments on Schaefer case
By Linda Bloom | Oct. 22, 2014 |MEMPHIS, Tenn. (UMNS)
The question of whether an appeals committee was correct in restoring the clergy credentials of the...
Same-sex couple responds to Council of Bishops’ statement on their wedding
Bobby Prince and Joe Openshaw married in a civil ceremony in September and now look forward to being married by retired Bishop Melvin G....
Faith Leaders Support Washington Clean Air Rule
Faith leaders from around Washington State recently spoke with Governor Jay Inslee about targeting the state's biggest CO2 emitters to reduce pollution. After their conversation, the...
Bishops, leaders of UMC-related institutions optimistic of denomination’s future
DALLAS - Several leaders of United Methodist Church-related institutions voiced optimism and are preparing for possible changes in the global denomination that could occur...
Bishop’s Carcaño rules on Conference Adoption of Biblical Obedience Statement
Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño preaching at the Western Jurisdictional Conference held during July of 2013 in San Diego, California. Photo by Patrick Scriven.
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Women with northwest roots to be consecrated as deaconesses at UMW Assembly
By Patrick Scriven
This week at the United Methodist Women’s Assembly in Columbus, Ohio, several laywoman with roots in the Northwest will be consecrated at...
Art of Community | First Methodist Church steps up big for Columbia Elementary
Wenatchee First UMC has long supported nearby Columbia Elementary but its collaboration with the PTO and school's principle has benefitted from a renewed focus on face-to-face relationship building. Tracy Faulkner shared with The Wenatchee World that pastors John and Joanne Coleman Campbell helped to prompt this shift which has energized the congregation.