ST. LOUIS (AP) — The United Methodist Church, America’s second-largest Protestant denomination, faces a likely surge in defections and acts of defiance after delegates at a crucial conference Tuesday rejected a move to ease the faith’s ban on same-sex marriage …
Local United Methodists grapple with denomination decision on gay clergy and same-gender weddings
by Kristin E. Holmes, Updated: March 1, 2019 In the years since she was stripped of her credentials by the United Methodist Church, Beth Stroud had hoped the denomination she calls home would move closer to welcoming gay clergy into the …
Bishop calls for healing after GC2019
In the aftermath of the Special Session of the General Conference, Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, President of the Council of Bishops has issued a pastoral letter based on James 5:13-16. Click
here to read the full letter.
Explore the World Through the Ministries of Volunteers in Mission & Early Response Teams
Training Events (Simultaneous)Ponder anew what the Almighty can do . . . through you! You could travel a few miles from home or halfway round the world to share God’s love! Work alongside close friends or new friends from far-off …
United Methodist Night with the 76ers!
The Philadelphia 76ers will offer another spectacular night of pro basketball fun and fellowship for United Methodist church members and their guests on Tuesday, March 5, at 7 PM, when the 76ers play the Orlando Magic…