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...
GC2016 rejects divestment on fossil fuels
By Sam Hodges
May 20, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
After prolonged, impassioned debate, General Conference 2016 chose not to add a fossil fuels investment screen...
GC2016 delegates say no to Rule 44
By Heather Hahn
May 12, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
After a roller coaster of “will-they-or-won’t-they” episodes usually reserved for love interests in sitcoms, delegates finally...
We desperately need adults at General Conference #UMCGC
Commentary by Patrick Scriven
May 15, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
We desperately need adults at General Conference. The idea has passed through my head on a...
WJ Bishops respond to harmful General Conference, recommit to full inclusion
The WJ College of Bishops offers this statement to a church finding itself harmed once again by a General Conference incapable of making space...
Council of Bishops meets post-General Conference
Portland, Oregon: The United Methodist Council of Bishops met on May 21 following the close of General Conference for worship and prayer for the...
Prayers, paper lanterns at climate vigil
SLIDESHOW: Click here for photos from the GC Climate Vigil!
By Linda Bloom
May 13, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
In South Pacific island nations like Tonga, children...
Rev. Craig’s Thoughts on Day 4 of #GC2012
It was a grueling day.
My morning was spent on the losing end of 21 to 1 votes in the subcommittee I'm working in. All...
Rev. Craig Parrish’s Thoughts – Day 8
What can be said about our church?
The last few days have not gone well for progressive Christians.
If you value open conversation, many of you...
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.
