Passed: A Statement of Gospel Obedience
Bishop Robert Hoshibata (right) presiding over the final plenary session of the 2012 Western Jurisdictional Conference. Photo by Patrick Scriven.
The following petition was passed...
The Questions of a Sleepy College Student
Participants sing during the opening worship of the 2012 United Methodist General Conference held in Tampa, Fla. A UMNS photo by Kathleen Barry.
General Conference...
PlanUMC: Process or Product? Better than the Devil We KNow?
This post by the Rev. Jeremy Smith originally appeared on his blog, hackingchristianity.net
A recap for those of us just tuning in: The General Conference of...
Vigil and peaceful march unite Capitol Hill, interfaith communities
(From the top left) Guest speakers Tripat Singh (Gurdwara Singh Sabha of Washington), Jackie O'Ryan (Faith Action Network), Claire Petersky (top-right, Bet Alef Meditative...
May 2 wrap: Delegates approve new structure
Bishop Janice Riggle Huie of the Houston Area presides over a May 2 debate on denominational restructure at the 2012 United Methodist General Conference...
Moving Forward Together: A United Methodist Conversation about the Marriage Equality Act
The election is over. Yard signs are disappearing. The “just a short survey” phone calls have stopped. TV ads have turned to Christmas rather...
Sexism, Cultural Accommodation and the Myth of Fruitfulness
Commentary by Patrick Scriven, Director of Communications & Young People's Ministry
One of the most pervasive myths in contemporary Christianity is the one where faithfulness...
VIDEO: Reactions to #GC2012 Action Re: Homosexuality
Rev. David Valera interviewed four delegates regarding their reaction to the recent vote(s) of General Conference on the issue of inclusive language and those...
The sky isn’t falling but the ship is sinking…
By Patrick Scriven, Director of Communications & Young People’s Ministries
One of the most frustrating elements of our current denominational conflict is the air of...
Rethinking Metrics in the Life of the Church
By Patrick Scriven | Director of Communications & Young People's Ministry
Humor me for a minute. What if we rethink metrics?
Before I start let’s name metrics...
