Entangled: A History of American Methodism, Politics, and Sexuality by Ashley Boggan Dreff Disagreements in The United Methodist Church about human sexuality extend as far back as the birth-control movement of the 1920s, writes Ashley Boggan Dreff in “Entangled: A History …
Conference engages in UMC Way Forward dialogues, prayer
About a hundred people came out to West Lawn UMC August 8 to learn, talk and pray about the seismic changes and considerations that will be proposed to a special session of the UMC’s General Conference next February—changes that could …
Bishop urges prayer, fasting, dialogue in a quest for unity
In seeking “A Way Forward” for the United Methodist Church, Bishop Peggy Johnson joins her episcopal peers in appealing to members to “enter into a time of serious prayer and fasting.” The Council of Bishops and The Upper Room launch …
Praying our Way Forward: Phase 3
The Council of Bishops and The Upper Room will launch Phase 3 of the Praying our Way Forward campaign on Sunday, June 3, inviting United Methodists to fast and pray through the Special Session of General Conference…
Conference members dialogue in search of UMC’s ‘Way Forward’
Bishops call for talking, praying, listening, learning By John W. Coleman The United Methodist Council of Bishops and its special study commission completed their lengthy deliberations in May, recommending “A Way Forward” for the denomination, as it grapples with long-standing …
Way Forward commission ends its work. Bishops’ clarify vote
The following statement of clarification was crafted by the bishops who served on the UMC’s Commission on a Way Forward and approved by the Executive Committee of the Council of Bishops this week: The Council of Bishops (COB) has voted …
Bishops to decide ‘Way Forward’ proposal, change leaders
In its historic spring meeting, April 29 to May 4, in Chicago, the UMC’s Council of Bishops is expected to certify five constitutional amendments ratified by annual conferences, elect new council leaders and finalize its recommendations on “A Way Forward” …