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…
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 …
A Prayer of Confession
Offered by Bishop Peggy Johnson, February 23, 2019This is the prayer of confession that I prayed at General Conference this morning. It was written by Rev. Michael Johnson. Gracious God, we confess that we have not followed Your more excellent …
GC2019 opens in prayer, but legislating to follow
By John W. Coleman From the Rev. Lydia Munoz, 1st day of the General Conference Special Session, Feb. 23, 2019: Still, be still. This has been my centering word and centering prayer. Today we prayed and laughed and were in …
General Conference Special Session 2019: Live video & photos
View the live video stream of the 2019 Special Session of General Conference, offered by UM Communications. View photos on UM News’s Flickr page.