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…
Domestic violence is a social epidemic. Help stop it.
“Husbands love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” Eph. 5:25 In Ephesians 5, Paul has written instructions on how husbands should treat their wives. However, every 24 minutes in the United States …
GC2019 maps uncertain way forward
After four days of prayers, speeches, protests and votes at General Conference, it remains to be seen whether The United Methodist Church has found a way forward or remains stuck. Read more…
GC2019 OKs Traditional Plan that’s now in the judges’ hands
With the arching drama of the Special Session of General Conference 2019 now ended, the drama moves into the Judicial Council’s arena. The council will consider ruling on the approved Traditional Plan at its April meeting. While the U.S. government …
UM delegates push Traditional Plan forward for a vote
By John W. Coleman The United Methodist Church’s 2019 General Conference Special Session, meeting Feb. 23-26 in St. Louis, Mo., finalizes its debates and decision-making Tuesday, in efforts to end the church’s impasse over whether to sanction or more forcefully …
Sharpen your Tools for Ministry, in all districts, March 2
Tools for Ministry for all districts will be March 2, 2019. Check here for location details, registration costs and information, and workshop lists. Register for your District’s workshop today!
Allocations proposed for UMC’s slashed 2020 budget
The team responsible for allocating the UMC’s proposed general church budget in 2020 recommends deep cuts for most agencies from… Read more…
UMVIM recommends no travel to Haiti for now
Many UM Volunteers in Mission have journeyed to Haiti over the years and especially since the earthquake in 2010. Anyone with current plans to go there now should heed the UMVIM agency’s warning. Due to ongoing anti-corruption protests in Haiti, …