General Conference
UMC Future
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New African UM Organization Plans Webinars
A new organization for United Methodist interests in Africa plans informational webinars March 20 and 22. Read more
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First United Methodist Church of Waynesville’s Response to Questions About Disaffiliation
For decades now, the United Methodist Church has struggled to find its way. Our hope is — and always has been — that anyone searching for God, anyone curious about faith, anyone needing a friend or a place to belong could find a home in the UMC. Read more
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Disaffiliation Is Like A Bank Run
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank reminds the Rev. Richard Bryant of the disaffiliation process: the UMC has lots of "branches" in small towns around the world, and parishioners have rushed to withdraw their faith. Everyone loses something. Read more
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Plan to Add 5 African Bishops Faces Challenges
Due to changing realities within the denomination and world, many feel it is critical to attend to emerging challenges to ensure sustainable episcopal leadership. Still, United Methodist leaders agree the need is great for more bishops in Africa. Read more
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International Group Pursues Regionalization
The Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters is forming a task force to harmonize the Christmas Covenant and a Connectional Table proposal for a U.S. structure. The goal is filing a common proposal to come before the 2024 General Conference. Read more
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Church Court Reviews LGBTQ-related Resolutions
Three of the church court’s decisions relate to resolutions about the status of LGBTQ people in the church. The church court also released two memoranda that address requests for declaratory decisions related to the denomination’s complaint process. Read more
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A Soil Prepared
The Rev. Dr. Steve Harper, who grew up and served as a pastor in northwest Texas, tells how various influences led 75 percent of United Methodist churches in the conference to disaffiliate – the highest percentage of any conference. Read more
