Global Nature

Should the UMC Be a Global Church?

Wed, 29 May 2013 17:13:23 GMT

Global Social Principles Possible?

Wed, 29 May 2013 17:06:00 GMT

Given the enormous cultural differences among United Methodists worldwide, is it possible to have a set of social principles that can reflect common values?

Preamble to Social Principles Changed

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:26:00 GMT

Changes to the preamble to the United Methodist Social Principles attempts to acknowledge the vast cultural differences in the global denomination.

'Don't You Have Faith Yet?'

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:10:16 GMT

Bishop David K. Yemba puts an essential question of faith before General Conference in his April 30 sermon during evening worship

International Delegates Briefed on Key Legislation

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:19:48 GMT

A report from United Methodist Communications and the Methoblog on a legislative briefing for delegates from outside the United States.

'Love Your Neighbor' Rescues Stranded Delegates

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:03:00 GMT

Volunteers with the 'Love Your Neighbor' coalition rescue 17 international delegates stranded at Tampa International Airport after weather delays.

Pan-Methodist Vote to Come Before 2012 General Conference

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:54:10 GMT

United Methodists will vote on a full communion agreement with historically black Methodist denominations

Prepping for General Conference, African Style

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:35:46 GMT

North Katanga Conference from the Democratic Republic of Congo prepares to come to Tampa for the 2012 United Methodist General Conference as church leaders, not as beggars.

Abandoned and Forgotten

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:03:00 GMT

Newly appointed church official Bob Walters expresses his anger at how the UMC has abandoned its people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a devastating civil war has raged.

Worldwide UMC Committee Offers Key Steps for 2012 General Conference

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:39:00 GMT

The committee to research the worldwide identity of The United Methodist Church offer proposals for changing hearts and minds on the UMC's global nature.

My Wildest Dream for the UMC

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:21:00 GMT

One United Methodist's dream for the future of the church.