Ordained Ministry
Ordained Ministry
Judith Craig, Pioneering Woman Bishop, Dies at 82
Bishop Judith Craig, the third woman elected as a United Methodist bishop, inspired countless numbers of lay and clergy women to be their authentic selves in ministry for God. Read more
Jan 18, 2019
Native American Clergywoman Took Justice to Heart
The Rev. Cynthia Abrams, who died Jan. 11 after battling cancer, was remembered as a good listener, a dear friend and a fearless campaigner for God's justice. Read more
Jan 14, 2019
Agency's New Focus: “Nurturing Leaders. Changing Lives.”
The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry's new branding campaign aims to emphasize its role as a leadership development unit. Read more
Jan 7, 2019
UMC Pastor Who Tried to Bring Peace After a Racially Motivated Murder Dies at 89
Devoted to Jesus' teachings of love and justice, Rev. Vernon Tyson worked for racial equality and reconciliation throughout his 60-year ministry. Read more
Jan 4, 2019
United Methodist Educators Meet to Enhance Their Influence on the Church
Educators are examining how the values of UMC-related higher education could inform the denomination's mission. Read more
Jan 4, 2019
Grassroots UMC
Lifewatch to Hold Annual Worship Service
The Task Force of United Methodists on Abortion & Sexuality, also known as Lifewatch, will hold its annual worship service at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18 at the United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Ave., Washington, D.C., according to its December 2018 newsletter. Reired Bishop Timothy W. Whitaker, former episcopal leader of the Florida Area of the United Methodist Church, will lead the service. The Lifewatch Board will meet at 3 p.m. that same day. For more information, contact the Rev. Paul Stallsworth, paulstallsworth@nccumc.org. Read more
North Texas UMC Pays Off School District's Lunch Debt
First UMC of Royse City east of Dallas decided to give its Christmas Eve offerings to help pay off the students' lunch debt of its local school district. Read more
Jan 17, 2019
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Special Needs Service Welcomes All Ages and Abilities
A United Methodist congregation in Texas has inspired a seminary student to start a similar "special needs" worship service at First UMC in Colorado Springs, reports Michelle Karas of the Gazette. Director of children's ministries Janita MacGregor has been trying for five years to start a worship service designed for and led by people with disabilities. She was inspired to model the service, called "Wonderfully Made," after "The Feast," a special needs service held by Highland Park UMC in Dallas. Ms. McGregor currently attends UMC-related Illiff School of Theology in Denver. Read more