Bishops vow to work toward unity, accountability
By Heather Hahn
May 16, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
United Methodist bishops have adopted a “Covenant of Accountability,” in which they pledge to work for...
New Administrative Assistant hired to support Greater Northwest Area Office
Bishop Elaine J.W. Stanovsky is pleased to announce the hiring of the Rachel Fitzgerald as administrative assistant for the episcopal office of The Greater...
Orting celebrates the successful opening of Recovery Cafe
By Patrick Scriven
Hit hard by the opioid crisis, the city of Orting was looking for answers. The Rev. Dennis Paschke and Orting United Methodist...
April 30 wrap: No set-aside bishop
Newly commissioned missionaries and deaconesses are presented during a mission celebration on April 29 at the 2012 United Methodist General Conference in Tampa, Fla. A...
With no Plan UMC, GC2012 shrinks agency boards
Members of the Virginia delegation huddle to discuss possible next steps after the United Methodist Judicial Council ruled the proposed "Plan UMC" for church...
GCORR sponsors briefing for delegates of color, allies
By Yvette Moore
May 11, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
About 200 delegates of color and allies gathered for a pre-General Conference orientation sponsored by the...
Commission members grateful to serve, complete work on final report
LOS ANGELES – Members of the Commission on a Way Forward expressed gratitude at the opportunity to be part of the Commission and they...
UMC bishops honor, remember Rev. Dr. Cone
WASHINGTON, D. C - United Methodist bishops are honoring and remembering the legacy of the Rev. Dr. James Cone, the Bill and Judith Moyers...
Committee upholds plan for 5 new African bishops in 2020
By Elliott Wright
May 10, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Despite pressure to speed up the process, a standing legislative committee of The United Methodist Church...
United Methodist Council of Bishops President appeals for prayers and disaster relief support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, September 1, 2017
WASHINGTON – Council of Bishops President Bishop Bruce R. Ough is urging all United Methodists to pray and offer...
