Statement by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon on the tragic murders on Portland’s MAX
Our hearts are broken by the tragic murder of two selfless individuals who lost their lives on May 26 as they courageously stood up...
United Methodist Women Issues Grants to Thwart Suicide Among LGBTQ Youth
NEW YORK – United Methodist Women, the largest denominational, lay women of faith organization in the world, today announced it has awarded two grants for...
UMC Bishops amend call for 2019 Special Session of General Conference
July 9, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Council of Bishops (COB) has amended its call for the Special Session of the General Conference of The United...
Social justice advocate and best selling author Jim Wallis to speak
New York Times best selling author, activist, and theologian Jim Wallis will speak on the subject of his latest book, America's Original Sin: Racism, White...
Council of Bishops invites applications for two ecumenical programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church is inviting applications for the following programs:
2020 Local Initiatives GrantsScholarship to Attend...
Bishops, leaders of UMC-related institutions optimistic of denomination’s future
DALLAS - Several leaders of United Methodist Church-related institutions voiced optimism and are preparing for possible changes in the global denomination that could occur...
Fossil Free UMC Commends GBOPHB Decision to Screen Coal from Investments
Fossil Free UMC commends the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits’ decision to screen coal from its investments. “Creating a coal investment screen is more...
Children make donations in Easter eggs to raise money
Edmonds, Wash. (March 29, 2016) — For the four weeks leading up to Easter Sunday, children at Edmonds United Methodist Church learned about and prayed...
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Offering an Additional 25 Full-Tuition Scholarships for Masters Students
EVANSTON, Illinois, February 2018 – Continuing the seminary’s commitment to reducing student debt and addressing the financial needs of students seeking a theological education,...
A Pastoral Letter to the People of The United Methodist Church from its female...
The failure of two constitutional amendments related to the rights of girls, women, and other vulnerable groups prompted the active and retired United Methodist female bishops to pen this pastoral letter to the church. The letter was affirmed by the entire council.
"We see you. We weep with you. We seek your healing. We work for the healing of our church. We strive for a church and world that honors every person as a beloved child of God, made in the image of our Creator."
