United Methodist News
- Former members on why they left February 18, 2019Former LGBTQ members of The United Methodist Church talk about why they have left the church.
- LGBTQ United Methodists are hurting — and leaving February 18, 2019Former United Methodists talk about their pain — and what they think the church lost when they left.
- Church helps internally displaced people in Congo February 18, 2019Fleeing tribal conflicts, more than 2,500 refugees find shelter and hope, thanks to The United Methodist Church, UMCOR.
- Commentary: Keep the main thing the main thing February 18, 2019Citing the church stance on homosexuality as a mostly U.S. concern, the Rev. Edgar De Jesus writes that Filipino United Methodists are more focused on how to make the Gospel relevant.
- Commentary: Grateful for gifts of LGBTQ in church February 15, 2019The Rev. Molly Vetter says that throughout her life, she has been blessed by the gifts of mentors and colleagues in ministry who are LGBTQ.
- Using musical instruments for evangelism February 15, 2019Zimbabwe Episcopal Area teaches church members to play new instruments to hone their talents and attract young people to worship.
- Communication at forefront of GC2019 February 14, 2019Story of 'critical moment' for The United Methodist Church will be shared by a range of communicators, using everything from print to podcasts.
- Small churches play big role for refugees in Italy February 14, 2019Italian religious groups, including Methodists, have created a legal, safe pathway for Syrians and other vulnerable asylum seekers to resettle in Italy and the work is expanding.
- Commentary: Pacification or passion and prejudice February 14, 2019A retired clergyman reflects on what lessons the slavery debate at the 1840 and 1844 General Conferences might offer for the legislative assembly in St. Louis.
- Commentary: Kennedy telegram provides reminder from past February 13, 2019The top executive of the church’s Commission on Archives and History considers a telegram from Sen. Robert Kennedy about the United Conference and wonders how history might look back on the 2019 General Conference.