GC2016: Fund boosts clergy education across globe
By Sam Hodges
May 3, 2016 | UMNS
Before help came from the Central Conference Theological Education Fund, Banyam Theological Seminary depended on antiquated, gasoline-powered generators for electricity.
Often...
15 United Methodist clergy, candidates come out as gay
By Kathy L. Gilbert
May 2, 2016 | UMNS
Fifteen United Methodist clergy and clergy candidates took a leap of faith together and came out as...
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...
Prayers Will Light the Night at the General Conference Climate Vigil
Climate change is happening right now. It is impacting all of our communities. As stewards of God’s creation, we must pray together and discern...
#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...
General Secretaries Call for Reducing Budget
NASHVILLE — Taking note of the ministries, challenges, and careful stewardship of congregations and annual conferences, along with global economic uncertainty and trends in church...
Climate Vigil Lanterns!
We need volunteers to help at the General Conference Climate Vigil! If you can come to Portland to volunteer for the Vigil or for our...
PNW delegates share their hopes for General Conference 2016
Marie Kuch-Stanovsky, Joan Holms, Megan Ernst Kilpatrick, Dave Reinholz, Amanda Tobey, the Rev. David Nieda, Austin Adkinson, Kay C. Barckley, the Rev. Monica Corsaro,...
Legislative Advocate Scholarship Program #UMCGC
The Love Your Neighbor Coalition and the Oregon-Idaho Conference of The United Methodist Church with generous support from The Collins Foundation are excited to...
Fossil Free UMC Responds to United Methodist Pension Board Video for Central Conference Delegates
Seattle, WA—The United Methodist Church’s General Board of Pension and Health Benefits has released a video for central conference delegates instructing them to vote...
