Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference
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We Are Yet So Alive!
Despite fears and conflicts, United Methodists gathered at 2017 annual conference sessions to celebrate their ministries and plan for the future. Read more
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Pennsylvania Scholar: WCA's Belief on Bible Is Wrong
A United Methodist scholar in the Western Pennsylvania Conference refutes the Wesleyan Covenant Association's view that there is only one way to read and interpret the Holy Bible. Read more
Judicial Council Rulings Examined
The fall Judicial Council rulings show some concerns for United Methodist governance, especially in terms of bishops' accountability and the vulnerability of local pastors, writes the Rev. Jerry Eckert of Associates in Advocacy. Read more
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Council Seeks African Bishop's Resignation over Funds Audit
The Council on Finance and Administration has called for the resignation of United Methodist Bishop Daniel Wandabula of the East Africa area as part of a plan to resolve the alleged misdirection of church funds discovered by an audit. Read more
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East Africa Bishop Calls Funds Issue ‘Mud-slinging’
Two United Methodist agencies have suspended the disbursement of church funds to UMC Bishop Daniel Wandabula of East Africa in the wake of allegations that previous contributions have been misspent or are unaccounted for. Read more