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Commission on the General Conference Forges Towards 2028
Commission members rallied around having systems in place for transparency, internal controls, financial accountability, fiscal responsibility, and empowerment of all people. Such issues caused conflicts prior to the 2020/2024 General Conference, Read more
Nov 25, 2024
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Philippines Reelects Acdal, Estrella, Painit
The Philippines Central Conference reelected Bishops Rodel Acdal, Ruby-Nell Estrella and Israel Painit at a Nov. 18-22 gathering. The bishops will continue serving in the episcopal areas where they were initially assigned upon being elected in 2022. Read more
Nov 25, 2024
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Bishops Zero in on Challenges Ahead
Among the topics they tackled were Wesleyan teachings about mission, the denomination’s financial challenges and the continued need to care for immigrants. Bishops also plan for a 2026 leadership gathering to envision the UMC's future. Read more
Nov 19, 2024
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Bishops Urge Halt to Côte d’Ivoire Funding
The United Methodist Council of Bishops is asking the denomination’s finance agency to suspend all funding for bishop compensation and related expenses in Côte d’Ivoire. Read more
Nov 18, 2024
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A New Hymn Looks to the Rainbow in Stormy Times
Norweigian United Methodist Ole-Einar Andersen has written lyrics for a hymn that he hopes will brighten the future of The United Methodist Church. Read more
Nov 13, 2024
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Reparations: Not Welcoming the Beloved
The Rev. Phyllis Tyler believes The United Methodist Church owes an official apology to retired Bishop Minerva G. Carcano for having cut her off from the consolation of the faith community while she awaited trial on charges of which she was acquitted Read more
Nov 13, 2024
