United Methodist News

• Churches have role in overcoming vaccine hesitancy June 11, 2021
  People mistrustful of other institutions may still trust their faith leaders to address their concerns about getting a COVID-19 vaccination.
• Former bishop known for 'reconciling spirit' June 10, 2021
  United Methodists remember James E. Dorff for his role in the formation of what is now the Rio Texas Conference, his leadership in a variety of ministries and ability to bring people together. He died June 7.
• Church must tackle its real estate crisis June 10, 2021
  The United Methodist Church has significant property holdings, but lack of a strategy for handling them poses a financial threat to the denomination.
• 2021 Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference June 9, 2021
  June 6-9, virtual.
• Church takes on xenophobia in South Africa June 9, 2021
  In collaboration with the Council of Churches of South Africa, United Methodists are educating young people about xenophobic attacks and the meaning of being “foreign.”
• Hanke looks back at UM Men tenure June 8, 2021
  As he prepares for retirement, the longtime United Methodist Men leader reflects on his accomplishments, including helping thousands of men take part in weekly virtual class meetings.
• 2021 South Georgia Annual Conference June 7, 2021
  June 7, online.
• Asking United Methodist questions June 7, 2021
  Discussions over a split in the denomination raise complicated questions related to United Methodist polity.
• 2021 Michigan Annual Conference June 6, 2021
  June 3-6, Lansing Public Media Center and online.
• 2021 North Alabama Annual Conference June 5, 2021
  June 4-5, online.