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2 groups send petitions about UMC future to GC2020
UM News published two stories in the past week about UMC reorganization and dissolution proposals that moderate and progressive groups have sent to the 2020 General Conference. One set of petitions was reviewed at the UM Church of the Resurrection’s annual …
Leadership Launch to offer leaders a learning adventure
Leading with Courage: Building Effective Teams: All church, district and conference leaders, register by Oct. 1 for this learning adventure. Bring a team and prepare to launch a new ministry. Download the flyer. Learn more… Register Online Now! By John W. Coleman The Rev. …
Puerto Rico recovers from 2017 hurricanes, aided by UMCOR, UMVIM
By John W. Coleman September 18, 2019 | ATLANTA As September’s Hurricane Dorian grazed Puerto Rico’s coast, residents were relieved to be spared an encore of the historic, widespread destruction they suffered two years ago from Hurricane Maria, on the …
Dorian response illustrates how UMCOR works
As the Bahamas and communities along the eastern coast of the United States begin to recover from Hurricane Dorian, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is assisting with relief efforts everywhere. This article by Global Ministries’ senior writer Christie R. House uses …
Leadership Launch Workshop, Oct. 5
Leading with Courage: Building Effective Teams: All church, district and conference leaders, register by Oct. 1 for this learning adventure. Bring a team! Learn more…
Black leaders meet to discuss future of United Methodist Church
CHICAGO – Dozens of key African-American laity, clergy and episcopal leaders met in Chicago on Thursday and Friday to discern and map out the future of the Black Church in The United Methodist Church as a prelude to the 2020 …
Domestic Violence: The Church Responds II
The Eastern PA Conference Domestic Violence Committee will sponsor “Domestic Violence: The Church Responds II” Saturday, September 28, 9 AM to 3 PM, at Simpson House, 2101 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA. The theme of this seminar is “Breaking Out of …
Breaking Out of the Man Box
A CALL TO MEN to help conference address domestic violence
BY JOHN W. COLEMAN Our society is undergoing dramatic changes in how we see and respond to gender realities and relationships—from fluid sexual identities to the #metoo movement. One stubborn change that many should welcome—including many in the church—is in …
Time to share Christmas greetings with inmates again
BY MARILYN SCHNEIDER Imagine what it would be like to be behind bars this Christmas, with limited contact with family and friends. Receiving a card with an encouraging note from someone “outside” would be such a meaningful gift! Last year …