Commission on a Way Forward prepares updated report to bishops
DALLAS - The Commission on a Way Forward is nearing the completion of its task of making recommendations of possible ways forward for The...
United Methodists asked to join Week of Pray for Christian Unity
The Council of Bishops is urging all United Methodists to join with other Christians throughout the world to participate in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which begins tomorrow, January 18, 2018.
United Methodist Bishops condemn President Trump’s “offensive” remarks against immigrants
"As reported, President Trump’s words are not only offensive and harmful, they are racist."
Council of Bishops President Bruce Ough offers a strongly worded rebuke of President Donald J. Trump's language during negotiations with congressional leaders over immigration. He shares the Council of Bishops call to all United Methodists "to condemn this characterization and further call for President Trump to apologize."
2018 New Year’s Greetings from Council of Bishops President Bruce Ough
In a New Year's Greeting offered as President of the United Methodist Council of Bishops, Bishop Bruce R. Ough offers an acknowledgment of the difficulties we face in the world and in the UMC, while also calling members to be tireless in their efforts to bring health, healing, recovery and transformation.
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...
Delegate Counts for 2020 General Conference Announced
Nashville, Tenn.: The Secretary of the General Conference announced today the number of delegates assigned to each annual conference for the 2020 General Conference...
Bishops uphold values of mission, unity, space, contextuality in interim report on Way Forward’s...
LAKE JUNALUSKA, NORTH CAROLINA _ Placing emphasis on the values of unity, space and contextuality - all for the sake of mission – the...
Brian McLaren headlines Bishop’s Symposium in Seattle on November 4
The Bishop’s Symposium this year is NO JOKE LIVE! November 4, 10am – 4:30pm at Seattle First United Methodist Church. Brian McLaren will introduce...
United Methodist bishops call for a ‘Clean Dream Act’
WASHINGTON – United Methodist bishops are urging the United States Congress to pass a Clean Dream Act that would allow undocumented young people the...
SAVE THE DATE! #GivingTuesday #UMC
We hope you will join United Methodists around the world to support Global Ministries missionaries and Advance projects on UMC #GivingTuesday Nov. 28.
Frederick Buechner once described...
