Move to refer restructuring rejected
By Heather Hahn • UMNS originally posted on GCConversations
The 2012 General Conference just voted 395 to 555 against referring the most recent plan to reconfigure general...
Shall we choose a wide path or a narrow one?
Greater Northwest Area Bishop Elaine JW Stanovsky shares her thoughts, hopes and prayers as the Council of Bishops continues to discern the future of the church.
Scholarship and Grant Opportunities
The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church announces two exciting opportunities offered through their office:
1. Applications for a partial scholarship to attend...
Bishops to receive, discuss updated report from Commission on a Way Forward
With attention on the missional and theological foundations of the UMC, the Council of Bishops is preparing to receive an updated report from the Commission on a Way Forward on possible models regarding the inclusion of LGBTQ persons in the global denomination.
Palmer: Trust God’s promise and go forth
By Kathy L. Gilbert
May 11, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Bishop Gregory V. Palmer laid out a path for the 2016 United Methodist General Conference:...
May 10 wrap-up: Opening worship, rules debate
By Joey Butler
May 10, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
With a drum welcome from indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, United Methodists gathered for the...
Progress on Lazy F Dining Hall Continues
By Dave Burfeind
One thing I have learned in the fundraising and construction of the new dining hall at Lazy F is that things happen...
Local pastors in background at General Conference
By Sam Hodges
May 11, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Licensed local pastors don’t get to serve as delegates to General Conference. So when they sit...
United Methodist Church offers the gift of hospitality
Nashville, Tennessee: The United Methodist Church is taking to the streets of nine major U.S. cities to offer the gift of hospitality this Christmas...
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