Plan UMC Revised still partly unconstitutional
By Linda Bloom
May 10, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
One of the proposed plans to re-align the structure of The United Methodist Church will need...
#UMCGC Reflection: Something’s missing…
By Joan Holms
May 11, 2016 | Seattle, Washington
I needed to return to Seattle on Tuesday, the opening day of General Conference. I had attended...
VIDEO: WJ Bishops declare Safe Harbor for LGBTQ+ clergy, candidates
VIDEO: WJ Bishops declare Safe Harbor for LGBTQ+ clergy, candidates #UMC4All
African bishops won’t support call for dissolution of UMC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2018
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE — Bishops in Africa have resolved not to support any proposed legislation that calls for splitting...
GC2016: When to add bishops in Africa?
By Sam Hodges
May 5, 2016 | UMNS
It’s a matter of wide agreement that The United Methodist Church needs more bishops in its major growth...
Oh Crap!
By Rev. Mary K. (Sellon) Huycke | PNW Clergy Delegate to #UMCGC
I came home from a retirement party last night to find that the shower...
Commission starts to sketch options for the way forward
The Commission on a Way Forward has started sketching models to share with the Council of Bishops as options for finding a way forward for The United Methodist Church (UMC) regarding human sexuality.
GC2016: Divestment debate continues
By Linda Bloom
May 2, 2016 | NEW YORK (UMNS)
Through petitions and advocacy, some United Methodists are again asking delegates to the denomination’s top legislative...
United Methodists Meet in St. Louis for Worldwide Conference
Delegates and observers from around the world will gather at the Dome at America’s Center, February 24-26, 2019, for the Special Session of the United Methodist General Conference.
PNW Camping Board shares Inclusivity Statement
In light of the recent 2019 Special Session of General Conference, the Pacific Northwest Camping Board of Stewards would like to clearly state that...