With the United Methodist Church’s Special Session of General Conference, Feb. 23-26, its leaders and many members are calling for intensive prayer. At least one Eastern PA Conference church—and perhaps others as well—is inviting whosoever will to come join them …
Furloughed government workers turn to the church
UM churches around the nation, including in Eastern PA, are trying to stand in the gap for furloughed government workers. UM News Services reports on what’s happening among many churches on the front lines. About 850,000 government employees are waiting …
New ads proclaim the UMC ‘Movement Continues’
[box]Watch the new video “United Methodists respond to God’s call” and share it with your church and community![/box] United Methodist Communications (UMCom) has produced a series of colorful, uplifting ads to promote the UMC’s global commitment to its mission: “Making Disciples …
UMs release State of the Church Report
A new UMC State of the Church report, finds our worldwide membership and ministries thriving, as we seek to become a truly global church. Learn more. Read the entire report.
Ebony Bishops’ Statement on Racism to the Council of Bishops
Ebony Bishops’ Statement to the Council of Bishops and the People Called United Methodists on the Resurgence of Racism in the United States Adopted by Council of Bishops on November 6, 2018 Click to download the PDF of this Statement. …
UMC Court rules on 2 Way Forward plans’ constitutionality
ZURICH, Switzerland (UMNS)–A review of possible plans for the future direction of The United Methodist Church found the One Church Plan to be largely constitutional, said a decision released Oct. 26 by the denomination’s top court. In Decision 1366, which was …