Delegates reject divestment from companies
The Rev. We Hyun Chang, a delegate from the New England Annual (regional) Conference, holds a map of illustrating Israeli expansion into the West...
The Connectional Table Votes to Submit Legislation Proposal Related to Homosexuality
Nashville, Tennessee: Meeting in Nashville today, the Connectional Table voted to submit a compromise legislative proposal to the 2016 General Conference that removes prohibitive...
April 27 wrap: First step to set-aside bishop
Delegates to the 2012 United Methodist General Conference in Tampa, Fla., are sitting at round tables for the first time, a step designed to...
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...
After Sandy, Maryland Town Quietly Suffers
At least 350 homes in tiny Crisfield, Maryland, were damaged. Photo illustration by Susan Kim.
By Susan Kim*
Five volunteers are standing in the Asbury United Methodist...
Theology in Revolution: Clergywomen explore politics, religion in Cuba
By Mary Buckner
This spring, two world-changing events occurred back to back. On April 9, 2015, President Obama met with Cuban President Raúl Castro, the first...
GCFA Reports on UMData.org, 2014 Church Statistics, New Treasurers Training Event and Virtual Appointment...
Nashville, TN – The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) is announcing that general statistical information about the church, formerly contained in the printed General...
Hurricane Sandy: United Methodists Care and Respond
By Catherine G. Earl, MSW, US Disaster Response | United Methodist Committee on Relief
Watch the video!
See the results!
Over 23,000 clean-up buckets distributed
Over 65,000 hours of volunteer...
United Methodists salute McGovern’s legacy
From left, the Rev. Don Messer, George McGovern and Robert Duffett enjoyed the 2011 homecoming at Dakota Wesleyan in Mitchell, S.D. A UMNS photo...
NEJ approves resolution committing to rights of all, including LGBT
By Alexx Wood* | Photo from New England Conference Website
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The Northeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist...
