Wrestling with God in St. Louis: A Biblical Reflection
When United Methodists gather in St. Louis next month, Rev. Paul Graves is expecting something akin to a "wresting match". According to Graves, the story of Jacob could provide some helpful insights to delegates and observers of the General Conference.
I am not a divider, am I?
In 1991, Roxy and Michelle started to attend Ashland United Methodist Church. In this powerful look back, the church's current pastor, Rev. Richenda Fairhurst, shares the tragic story of what followed, and how love responded.
PNW delegates share their hopes for General Conference 2019
Introduction by Patrick Scriven
Last week I had the opportunity to spend a day with our Pacific Northwest Delegation to the 2019 General Conference. As...
Rev. Mary Huycke hopes for Spirit-led discernment at 2019 General Conference
First-elected PNW Clergy Delegate to General Conference 2019, Rev. Mary Kohlstaedt Huycke, shares this short message expressing her hopes for the time next month in February. One hope is that delegates will engage not in "decision-making" but in real discernment that is open to the Holy Spirit.
Talking with your church about General Conference 2019
As the special session of General Conference grows closer, it is expected that the curiosity of the average United Methodist will grow. Rev. Debbie Sperry shares one way she is working to keep her members well-informed and engaged in conversation.
Statement from the Council of Bishops regarding the Judicial Council Decision
In service to the delegates of the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference, the Council of Bishops asked for a declaratory decision of...
Judicial Council hearings to be accessible via livestream
The United Methodist Judicial Council will partner with United Methodist Communications to livestream oral hearings held during the Council’s fall meeting at the Placid...
African bishops won’t support call for dissolution of UMC
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September 24, 2018
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE — Bishops in Africa have resolved not to support any proposed legislation that calls for splitting...
WJ Mission Cabinet endorses One Church Plan
"It is after much prayer, study and discernment that we share with you that we believe that the One Church Plan is the best way forward for the mission and ministry of The United Methodist Church."
Members of the Western Jurisdiction's Mission Cabinet have endorsed the One Church Plan, noting their commitment to the full inclusion of LGBTQ persons in the church now, and a recognition of the need to create "generous space" for all to live faithfully their conscience as they follow Jesus.
Way Forward report released in all four official languages of General Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The final report of the Commission on a Way Forward has been released in all four official languages of the General...