New Church Plants Total 684 in Last Quadrennium, Surpassing Goal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Feb. 21, 2013 /GBOD/ – Church planters established 684 new United Methodist Churches in the United States during 2008-2012, surpassing the denomination’s...
Pastors urge fast July 15 for Mideast peace
A UMNS report by Heather Hahn | July 10, 2014 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS)
Sometimes a move toward peace begins with putting down the fork....
UMNS: Illinois, Indiana United Methodists assess damages
Crossroads United Methodist Church in Washington, Ill., makes supplies available to those hit by the tornado. Photo courtesy of Crossroads United Methodist Church.
Illinois, Indiana...
Decision won’t end United Methodist same-sex debate
By Kathy L. Gilbert | Oct. 27, 2014 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS)
After a year of frocking, defrocking and re-refrocking, The United Methodist Church’s top court has upheld...
Bishop Ough says Council of Bishops does not support split
Updates with Ough's statement
By Kathy L. Gilbert and Sam Hodges
May 17, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Bishop Bruce R. Ough, president of the Council of...
Bishops Urge Compassion, Prayer for Border Crisis
Washington, D.C.: In response to the rise in unaccompanied migrant children crossing the U.S. border, the executive committee of the Council of Bishops has...
Bishop Tuell Memorial Service to be Live Streamed
Sunday Service to be live streamed at 2:30 PST
There will be two services this weekend to celebrate the life and ministry of Bishop Jack...
Judicial Council looks at ‘aspirational’ declarations
By Linda Bloom | Oct. 27, 2014 | MEMPHIS, Tenn. (UMNS)
When is language about The United Methodist Church’s positions on issues of sexuality considered “aspirational”...
Commentary: Relief needs persist after typhoon
Commentary by April Grace G. Mercado
June 12, 2014 | MANILA, Philippines (UMNS)
More than six months after Typhoon Yolanda — known internationally as Typhoon Haiyan — killed...
GC2012: Where views on marriage differ
Photo: Julie Bruno (left) and Susan Laurie lead a procession through the Fort Worth Convention Center, site of the 2008 United Methodist General Conference in...
