Imagine No Malaria celebration rocks the house
By Crystal Caviness and Barbara Dunlap-Berg
May 18, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
“Our God is able!”
Celebrating the success of the Imagine No Malaria initiative, launched...
#UMCGC Reflection: A day in the life of a Progressive delegate
By Rev. Monica Corsaro
May 11, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
Breweries, vegan pizza, hipsters, public transportation with the wafting scent of pot in the air; that is the...
African bishops speak out on terrorism, sexuality
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...
Heading Home: As general conference concludes what’s next for the local churches?
By Pam Brokaw
May 19, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
How will local churches respond as the Council of Bishops prepares a two-year process to discuss a...
#CTTalks Begins November Series on Christian Conferencing
CHICAGO: Today the Connectional Table begins a month-long series on Christian Conferencing as part of the #CTTalks online forum. The forum was designed to create...
#UMCGC: Viewing the Northwest through the lens of art
As the local host committee prepares for thousands of guests to arrive for General Conference, the quadrennial meeting of the United Methodist Church, they...
Indigo Girls sing for inclusion of all God’s children #UMCGC
By Pam Brokaw
May 16, 2016 | Portland, Oregon
A Wesleyan message of God’s love for all children rocked the packed Portland's First Congregational Church Friday...
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...
Some Thoughts from Bishop Hagiya on #gc2012
It is my second week here in Tampa at our General Conference. The Council of Bishops meets the week before General Conference starts, so...
May 11 wrap-up: Episcopal address, more Rule 44 debate
By Joey Butler
May 11, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
A day after the celebratory tone of opening worship came a reminder that General Conference is...
