NEXT: College Students Pledge Changes Their Own Faith Community and UMC
Students attending NEXT wrote their hopes and dreams for their faith communities and The United Methodist Church on foam boards the final day of...
UMNS: 2011 numbers show U.S. members still sliding
A web-only photo by Allan Brown/iStockphoto.com.
UMNS Report by Heather Hahn*
7:00 A.M. ET Aug. 2, 2012
The United Methodist Church saw a reduction of at least 71,971...
Good News calls for accountability following same-sex union
Retired Bishop Melvin Talbert preaching before a gathering of Western Jurisdictional Conference leaders in San Diego, CA. Photo by Patrick Scriven.
A UMNS Report by...
GC2012: Focus on World Malaria Day
A costumed mosquito menaces a dance mob during a World Malaria Day observance on April 25 at the 2012 United Methodist General Conference in Tampa,...
UMNS: Same-sex unions gain support in U.S. elections
Maine, Maryland and Washington approved same sex marriage at the ballot box. Minnesota reject an amendment that would have defined marriage as only between...
Interactive online classes, new curriculum offer new options for local pastors
By Vicki Brown*
A new curriculum for local pastors focuses on transformative leadership, while online interactive classes will provide easier access for educational opportunities, especially...
Millions Fear Storm – But the Church Is There
As Hurricane Sandy was hitting, many people were checking on neighbors, delivering food or simply offering a comforting presence. - Susan Kim
*By Susan Kim
October 30,...
Eradicate circumstances that lead to crises such as Ebola
Prayer, care for those affected, improved infrastructure, debt relief, faith-filled advocacy needed to address situation, says social-justice agency.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United Methodist General...
Connectional Table gathers feedback on the worldwide nature of the church
News Release from the Connectional Table of The United Methodist Church
In an effort to foster ongoing dialogue about topics of interest to the broader church, The Connectional...
Commission on the General Conference to hold listening session in Portland
Nashville, Tenn.: The Commission on the General Conference of The United Methodist Church has invited representatives of Good News, MFSA, Love Prevails, Reconciling Ministries,...
