Issues

United Methodists Respond to Tornado Disasters

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:21:00 GMT

United Methodists offer prayer, shelter, cash and clean-up to the victims of recent tornado disasters in Texas and Oklahoma.

DreamUMC Marks 1st Year with Syncblog on Schism

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:58:10 GMT

DreamUMC, the grassroots movements begun by younger United Methodist clergy, marked its first anniversary May 13 with a day-long "synchblog" on whether it's time for The United Methodist Church to divide over various issues.

Former Seminary Dean Charged with Performing Son's Wedding

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:09:31 GMT

Methodist Federation for Social Action issues a statement in support of the Rev. Thomas Ogletree, facing a church trial for performing his son's same-sex wedding.

Bishops, Chancellors Learn How to Respond to Sexual Misconduct Complaints

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:29:00 GMT

The UMC's administrative and women's status agencies teach techniques for proper responses to allegations of sexual misconduct in church.

Bishops Hold 2nd Consecutive Closed Meeting

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:44:00 GMT

What's on Bishops' Agenda?

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:44:00 GMT

San Antonio Area Bishop James E. Dorff likened next week’s gathering to a retreat “for personal, spiritual and collegial conversation with one another.”

A Modest Proposal: The Minimum Standards in Texas Conference

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:09:00 GMT

The Rev. Josh Hale, a member of the Board of Ordained Ministry in the Texas Annual Conference, defends its proposal standards in response to allegations of ageism from the Rev. Jeremy Smith.

Interfaith Service Offers Solace in Boston

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:08:19 GMT

United Methodists and believers of other traditions joined together April 18 for an interfaith prayer service in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing.

It Is Well with the Souls of West, Texas

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:50:01 GMT

First UMC of West, TX, clings to faith in God during its first worship service following the disastrous fertilizer plant explosion on April 17.

United Methodists Mourn Bob Edgar

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:12:22 GMT

United Methodist leaders mourn the unexpected death of the Rev. Bob Edgar, former executive of the National Council of Churches whom friends and colleagues describe as a "tireless defender of the poor and an advocate for justice."

Plant Explosion Rocks Central Texas Town

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:31:30 GMT

A fertilizer plant explosion has devastated a large portion of the town of West, TX, with multiple deaths and casualties. The Central Texas Annual Conference is responding to the disaster.

New England United Methodists Respond to Bombings

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:29:38 GMT

The New England Conference of The United Methodist Church responds to the Boston Marathon bombings with prayers and support for those affected.

Singapore Gay Couple to Appeal Court Ruling

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:22:00 GMT

A gay couple in Singapore are appealing a recent court ruling on that country's ban on same-sex marriages. Their effort is being supported by a former Methodist bishop.

Oregon UM Men Withholds Funds to Back Scouting Inclusion

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:10:02 GMT

A United Methodist Men's chapter in Oregon has announced it is withholding its contribution to the General Commission on United Methodist Men until the group endorses lifting the Boy Scouts of America's ban on gay members and leaders.

VIM Exec Named to Head UMCOR Disaster Response

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:41:36 GMT

Gregory A. Forrester, a layman who heads Volunteers in Mission for the Northeastern Jurisdiction, is named to succeed the Rev. Tom Hazelwood as Disaster Response coordinator for the United Methodist Committee on Relief.