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As with the UMC, Bitter Infighting Threatens Kenya's Methodist Church
Disagreements within the Nairobi-based Methodist Church in Kenya are threatening to tear apart the denomination, with some senior clergy seeking to form independent regional conferences. Read more
6 Traits People Value in Online Faith Communities
In the rush to offer online worship, many churches have focused primarily on technical and programmatic concerns. Heidi Campbell says it’s more important to consider what people need from church now and how digital technology can meet those needs. Read more
Cultural Secession and the UMC
Secession is here: States, cities and the wealthy are already withdrawing from America. Does this influence churches leaving the United Methodist denomination? Read more
'Spiritual Exemplars' Change the Media Narrative about Religion
We need stories that capture the power of religion and spirituality to change society for the better, says scholar Donald E. Miller. Read more
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Methodists Participate in Movement to Preserve Border Park
Friends of Friendship Park, led by a United Methodist pastor, has organized a series of actions to defend the preservation of the oceanfront park, located on the border between Mexico and the U.S. Read more
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A Public Call to Lift the Prolonged Suspension of Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño
California-Nevada Conference racial and ethnic caucus leaders call on the Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops to lift the extended suspension of Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño. Read more
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An Advocacy Expert Responds to Bishop's Suspension Issues
Church complaint process expert Jerry Eckert examines the suspension of California-Nevada Bishop Minerva G. Carcano and offers suggestions for its resolution. Read more
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Agency Seeks Role in Complaint Against Bishop
The United Methodist Commission on the Status and Role of Women says it has a role to play in the complaint process involving Bishop Minerva Carcaño. Read more
UMC Future
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The Many Meanings of Connectionalism
Connectionalism has always been an essential part of what it means to be Methodist. Recent divisions in The United Methodist Church have raised a host of questions about the meaning of connectionalism, particularly as some congregations leave. Read more
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These Are the Schools the Global Methodist Church Recommends for Hopeful Clergy
The Global Methodist Church, a breakaway denomination from the United Methodist Church, has announced a list of recommended educational institutions for potential clergy. A UMC-related seminary is on the GMC approved list. Read more
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by 36 United Methodist Churches in Western North Carolina
The conference’s motion to dismiss had argued that the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits civil courts from becoming entangled in church debates that require an examination of religious doctrine and practice. Read more
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Court Rules on General Conference Questions
The bishops had asked about filling delegate vacancies and whether another General Conference needs to be scheduled after the postponed 2020 General Conference takes place in 2024. Read more
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Eurasia and Estonia Begin Exit from Church
Church law has a multistep process for church regions outside the United States to change their relationship with the denomination. Delegates of the Northern Europe and Eurasia Central Conference voted March 18 to begin the withdrawal process. Read more
Crisis Watch
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U.N. Program Seeks Nominations for Faith-Based 'Earth Champions'
This year's award aims to recognize the contributions of outstanding leades, individuals and organizations that have developed and implementing sustainable solutions to eliminate plastic pollution. Read more
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Time Is Running Out to Save the Planet
IPCC report: Climate solutions exist, but humanity has to break from the status quo and embrace innovation. Read more
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Faith-based Resources Focus on Earth Day Sunday, Conference Resolutions
The season of renewal is about to spring forth and faith-based creation justice organizations have offerings useful for local churches' environmental ministries. Read more
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All About Resurrection!
Easter, Spring, and Earth Day mesh in April this year. Think about the lovely overlap: God resurrected Jesus from the dead and brought about new life through the church; God created the season that faithfully resurrects the cycle of life. Read more
