Lay Leaders meet in advance of General Conference
By David Reinholz
May 7-9, 2016 | Portland, Ore.
On the eve of the 2016 General Conference of the United Methodist Church, annual conference lay leaders from...
A Weak, Foolish and Despised Way Forward
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...
2016 GC to consider three sites for Heritage Landmarks
By Maggie Hillery
May 9, 2016 (UMNS)
The rich history of Methodism in the United States is exemplified in three sites that will go before the 2016 General Conference as...
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...
Man takes evangelism on the road to GC2016
By Heather Hahn
May 9, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore.
Most United Methodists who traveled to the 2016 General Conference got here by plane.Randy Neal made the...
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...
Rev. Craig’s Thoughts on #gc2012 – Day 2
Amory Peck addresses the 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Florida at part of the Laity Address. Photo by PNW Director of Connectional Minsitries, Rev....
Commission on a Way Forward clarifies values as it presents two sketches to bishops
DALLAS - What is the Christ’s way forward for doing mission and ministry in the worldwide United Methodist Church? That is the question bishops...
May 16 wrap-up: Week Two begins with elections, celebrations, protests
By Joey Butler
May 16, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Before tackling the pile of petitions before them, delegates to General Conference 2016 voted to fill...
UMW Day: water and witness
By Linda Bloom
May 12, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS)
Nearly 150 years later, members of United Methodist Women “are living out the same commitments as...
