May 4 wrap: No restructure in 2012
Bishops Thomas J. Bickerton and Jack Tuell watch the proceedings during the voting in the wrap-up session of the 2012 United Methodist General Conference...
The World is Coming to Portland in May 2016
How often do you get to invite the world to your place for nearly two weeks? This opportunity will be exactly what happens May...
Faith communities can overcome AIDS epidemic
Bishop Ivan Abrahams, top executive for World Methodist Council, speaks at Lighten the Burden IV, sponsored by the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund April...
Up to full GC2012 to decide restructure
The Rev. Adam Hamilton (center in white shirt) and other members of the General Administration subcommittee begin working on alternate plans for the restructure...
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...
Research study shows church values differ
Nashville, Tenn.: In the U.S., perceptions of United Methodist values differ by a person's role and experience. What has a high degree of importance...
Certification for Specialized Ministry to become more Accessible
NASHVILLE, Tenn., December 6, 2017 – Representatives from United Methodist educational institutions and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) met this...
Twenty Conferences Pay 100% of General Church Apportioned Funds in 2012
A. Moses Kumar of the General Council on Finance and Administration reports on the financial impact of church restructuring on May 4 during the...
Council of Bishops affirms missional direction for next quadrennium
Berlin: The Council of Bishops, meeting in Berlin, affirmed a vision for a missional direction for the next quadrennium which includes partnering with schools to help...
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...
