General Conference

By Heather Hahn Nov. 4, 2015 (UMNS) African bishops called on The United Methodist Church to confront global terrorism and hold the line on church teachings...

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...

Commentary by Rev. Kathy Neary Far from the Mind of Christ “Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5 Here’s my...

It is my second week here in Tampa at our General Conference.  The Council of Bishops meets the week before General Conference starts, so...

On Friday, UMC Commission on a Way Forward member Rev. Tom Lambrecht sent a message to email subscribers of Good News Magazine lamenting decisions made by Bishop Elaine Stanovsky in the Greater Northwest Area. In this open letter, Bishop Elaine uses the practices embraced by the Commission in its work, to offer a thoughtful, prayerful, response.

Ethnic clergy from the PNW Conference and Bishop Hagiya discuss security of appointment at the Annual Ethnic Clergy Gathering earlier this week. A REFLECTION TO ALL PNW AND ALASKA CLERGY | By...

NASHVILLE — Taking note of the ministries, challenges, and careful stewardship of congregations and annual conferences, along with global economic uncertainty and trends in church...

Amy Pazan, Jesse Love, Amanda Tobey, and Teri Tobey will attend the Global Young People's Convo in Tagaytay, Philippines. Traveling mercies for UMC young people...

By Jesse Love May 13, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. The General Conference Climate Vigil sent a powerful message to delegates and guests: now is the time for...

DALLAS - The Commission on a Way Forward is nearing the completion of its task of making recommendations of possible ways forward for The...