United Methodist News

• Leadership body invites church to vision work April 22, 2021
  As United Methodists wait for the postponed General Conference, the Connectional Table plans to host conversations about the church’s vision and mission.
• ‘Committed to caring for our future’ April 22, 2021
  Agency leaders share statements about their commitment to the net-zero emissions initiative announced on Earth Day.
• Agencies set greenhouse gas emissions goal April 22, 2021
  Most United Methodist general agencies are committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a goal announced on Earth Day.
• United Methodists react to Chauvin verdict April 21, 2021
  Church leaders praised the justice of the verdict against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd, but cautioned that much work lies ahead to overcome systemic racism.
• A shattered windshield, a shattered worldview April 21, 2021
  As a white teacher at a historically Black college, Carol Morrison thought of herself as a minority. A dramatic incident taught her how mistaken she was.
• Church partners with Mexican Consulate April 20, 2021
  Kingwood United Methodist of Houston provides space, volunteers for push to help Mexican citizens in the U.S. get Mexican passports and other documents.
• It’s never too late to do the right thing April 20, 2021
  Anita Campbell witnessed racism in college in the 1960s South, but stayed mostly quiet about it. The national anti-racism movement of the past year spurred her to speak out and get involved.
• Churches across theological spectrum exiting April 19, 2021
  Churches in Maine and Texas and the largest church in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference are in the process of severing ties with The United Methodist Church.
• Court won’t rule in advance on protocol legislation April 16, 2021
  As part of its first session since the pandemic started, the United Methodist Judicial Council issues nine more decisions from the current docket.
• 'I believe in the resurrection and reparations' April 15, 2021
  Conversation, education, and truth and reconciliation are needed in the struggle to dismantle racism.