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What if United Methodism allowed its basic units to dissociate from the General Church while maintaining covenantal ties? suggests the Rev. Bryant M. Oskvig of the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference. more »
May 24, 2013 by Bryant Oskvig in Perspectives
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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. more »
Apr 9, 2013 in Issues
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The Rev. Beth Ann Estock finds new faith communities around the United Methodist connection are connecting with the "spiritual but not religious" folks in innovative ways. more »
Jan 17, 2013 by Beth Ann Estock in Issues
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Three agencies combine efforts to use online technologies to reduce costs of various meetings as they deal with budget cuts and the demand for adaptation and accountability in the UMC. more »
Sep 15, 2012 by Vicki Brown in Issues
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The Rev. Dan R. Dick examines what it takes to "B" the Church through belief, behavior and belonging. more »
Apr 1, 2013 by Dan R. Dick in Dan R. Dick
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The Rev. Jeremy Smith finds insight in a quote from famed mid-20th century evangelist E. Stanley Jones. more »
Mar 29, 2013 by Jeremy Smith in Jeremy Smith
The Rev. Robert Rynders puts some perspective on the issue of whether The United Methodist Church is a dying denomination. more »
Mar 29, 2013 by Robert Rynders in Rob Rynders
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How's your practice of prayer? The Rev. Dan R. Dick surveys the state of prayer in the UMC and offers his guidance for what to do about it. more »
Mar 21, 2013 by Dan R. Dick in Dan R. Dick
A forum for discerning God's future for The United Methodist Church, hosted by St. Stephen UMC, Mesquite, TX