United Methodist leaders and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have reached an agreement about new Affiliation and Facility Use Agreements between congregations, scouting units and the BSA. Bishop John Schol, who chairs the UMC Leadership Team, announced the completion in a July 6 letter to U.S. bishops and also… Read More

A Letter from Steven Scheid, Director, Center for Scouting Ministries General Commission on UM Men (GCUMM), The United Methodist Church  The following letter is being sent to scouting representatives in UMC congregations. There is no indication as of this email of a judicial ruling in the BSA bankruptcy case. Any ruling… Read More

The General Commission on United Methodist Men announces its 2021 Virtual National Men’s Gathering.  The gathering will be held online August 28, from 11 AM  to 5 PM.  Keynote speakers will be the Rev. Dr. Ron Bell, pastor of Camphor Memorial UMC in St. Paul, Minn., and the Rev Tom… Read More

This week, and every week, thousands of United Methodist men will reflect online and out loud on how well they are living out their faith. This ongoing communication with their peers will continue long after Gilbert C. Hanke retires as chief executive of United Methodist Men. An early adopter of… Read More