In seeking “A Way Forward” for the United Methodist Church, Bishop Peggy Johnson joins her episcopal peers in appealing to members to “enter into a time of serious prayer and fasting.” The Council of Bishops and The Upper Room launch …
Come celebrate our newest Certified Lay Ministers
Join Bishop Peggy Johnson, conference leaders and guests in a moving celebration to recognize new, graduating Certified Lay Ministers on 6/3, 4-6 PM, at Christ UMC Lansdale. Learn more…
Praying our Way Forward: Phase 3
The Council of Bishops and The Upper Room will launch Phase 3 of the Praying our Way Forward campaign on Sunday, June 3, inviting United Methodists to fast and pray through the Special Session of General Conference…
Conference members dialogue in search of UMC’s ‘Way Forward’
Bishops call for talking, praying, listening, learning By John W. Coleman The United Methodist Council of Bishops and its special study commission completed their lengthy deliberations in May, recommending “A Way Forward” for the denomination, as it grapples with long-standing …
Court OKs other petitions for General Conference 2019
The United Methodist Church’s top court has ruled that other petitions — in addition to legislation from the Council of Bishops — may be submitted for the 2019 special session of General Conference. But the Judicial Council said only petitions …
African American Woman’s Incredible Life as a Methodist Missionary
In the days following the U.S. Civil War, this African American woman went to college, owned her own business and then dedicated her life to opening doors for women. View
District conferences lift up ministries, mission and milestones
Inspirational music and messages, prayers and praise reports, clergy comings and goings, important information-sharing and generous offerings for mission—these and other highlights filled the busy agendas of four district conferences for two hours on Sunday, May 6. From about 3:00 …
Ideas for observing Memorial Day
A UMNS Report by Barbara Dunlap-Berg. From sea to shining sea, United Methodists are finding special ways to observe Memorial Day in the United States.
Here is a sampling of ideas.
United Methodist Women urged to boldly change world
A comment on the UM Women’s Assembly by Bishop Peggy Johnson: It was the best one ever! The UMW Assembly was a time when the Holy Spirit moved among us and spurred us on for social justice ministry like never before. UMW General …
Four Stations of the Holy Spirit training, June 2
Our next Four Stations of the Holy Spirit training, to engage laity in interpersonal prayer and sacramental ministry, will be June 2, 8:30 AM to noon, at New Birth UMC Lebanon. Cost: $15, which includes sacramental elements and…