In the Church
Practicing Faith
Religious Spirituality
Unlike "spiritual but not religious" perceptions, Christian spirituality is religious, and it's time for declining churches in the United States to reclaim its spiritual traditions, writes the Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Schmidt. Read more
Jun 25, 2019
5:07 PM
Behold the Beloved
The Rev. Jim Buklo plumbs the depths of human and divine love expressed in the Song of Solomon. Read more
Jun 24, 2019
5:18 PM
Jesus Never Said, 'Go Make Others Do Things.'
The emphasis on collective change on both ends of the theological spectrum misses an essential truth of Jesus' teaching: true spiritual transformation begins and ends with the individual, writes Dr. Frederick W. Schmidt. Read more
Jun 12, 2019
1:37 PM
Hairballs from the Heart
When is it OK to doubt, and could doubt be a part of faith after all? Charles Wesley and George Whitefield tackle the questions with help(?) from Charlie's cat, Grimalkin. Read more
Jun 11, 2019
11:39 AM
Global Nature
Blair Trygstad Stowe: The History of the Global Connection, Part 2
Rev. Blair Trygstad Stowe continues her analysis of the UMC's global connection and offers suggestions for using its historical resources to fashion a new worldwide denomination. Read more
Jun 24, 2019
5:18 PM
No Space for Rape and Violence: Thursdays in Black at Kirchentag
Thursdays in Black seeks to keep rape and violence against women at the forefront of religious concern to stem the tide of attacks against women and girls. Read more
Jun 20, 2019
2:38 PM
Jacqueline Ngoy Mwayuma - African Women and Mission, Part I
African women deserve more opportunities to serve in ministry and mission because make up more than 70 percent of United Methodists in Africa, writes the Rev. Jacqueline Ngoy Mwayuma Read more
Jun 20, 2019
2:15 PM
Local Church
Publishing House Defers Hymnal Because of UMC Unrest
Instead of a new hymnal, the United Methodist Publishing House and Discipleship Ministries will work together on a new, more accessible collection of worship resources. Read more
Jun 20, 2019
20 Ways to Practice Active Resistance and Intentional Welcoming in Your Local Church
The Rev. Jeremy Smith shares guidelines developed by the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference on how to actively resist the Traditional Plan. Read more
Jun 19, 2019
Finance and Administration
Bishops Plan to Explore 'New Forms of Unity'
Chastened by the results of the 2019 General Conference, the Council of Bishops pledges to listen more to the church and sets up a team to visit and hear ideas for the UMC's future. Read more
May 10, 2019
Church Future Focus of Annual Conferences
Annual conferences throughout worldwide United Methodism will consider resolutions on sexuality, environmental stewardship and the future of the denomination. Read more
May 15, 2019
Why I’m Hopeful …
Bishop Elaine J. W. Stanovsky gives an inside account of the recent Council of Bishops' meeting. Read more
May 13, 2019
