In the Church
Practicing Faith
Right in Our Midst
As we come to the season of Advent, we’re invited to remember we inhabit a landscape that is always more than we can see. Read more
Dec 2, 2021
11:36 AM
Happy New Year, it’s Advent
The feast of Jesus' birth began by co-opting a pagan holiday. Today, it has been co-opted by pagan capitalism. Read more
Nov 30, 2021
3:41 PM
A Theology of Mourning and Hope: Part III: Practical Steps for Grieving the Church
First, we need to name the multiple griefs we are facing. We cannot cope with what we refuse to acknowledge, writes the Rev. Lynette Moran. Read more
Nov 23, 2021
5:02 PM
Global Nature
World Methodist Council Extends Advent Greetings
The Rev. Angleena Kaizer tells of Methodist mission work in Bethlehem. Read more
Dec 1, 2021
5:32 PM
Asset-Based Mission Is a Potluck
An asset-based approach to mission assumes that all people have assets or gifts that they can contribute to the work of God's mission, and such an approach expects that all people will contribute those gifts. Read more
Nov 29, 2021
5:16 PM
Group Gets Immersion in Native History, Concerns
The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference brought together United Methodists from nine states for a deep dive into Native American ministries and challenges. Indigenous people today struggle with invisibility, church leaders learned. Read more
Nov 25, 2021
9:51 AM
Ordained Ministry
Noted Evangelism Teacher Dies
The Rev. Dr. George E. Morris was a formational figure in late 20th century World Methodist Evangelism. Read more
Nov 29, 2021
God Exalts the Humble
We who are in the ministry wonder about our vocation. It also amazes us how ordinary lay people accomplish the majority of the work in our churches. Certainly, God has “exalted the humble.” Read more
Dec 2, 2021
Local Church
Michigan UMs Share Grief at Oxford Shooting
Oxford UMC in Michigan opened its doors for prayer and reflection the day after three students were killed and eight injured by a 15-year-old shooter at the local high school. Read more
Dec 2, 2021
Christmas at First Church
A Methodist church in North Carolina spearheaded a wintertime homeless ministry. They recruited fourteen other churches in their city to care for homeless people for one week each winter. But nobody wanted to host during Christmas week until ... Read more
Dec 1, 2021
Finance and Administration
Bishops Take on Climate, Finances, Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines, climate change and online communion were on the agenda for the Council of Bishops' busy final day of its fall meeting. The bishops also reviewed their improving but still shaky finances. Read more
Nov 10, 2021
Why Does Wespath Care about Sustainable Investing?
The United Methodist Church’s pension agency emphasizes getting the best returns for its stakeholders and supporting the denomination’s Social Principles. Thus, it promotes sustainability best practices for the entire global economy. Read more
Nov 9, 2021
Bishops Tackle Racism as Long-Term Project
United Methodist bishops have committed themselves to anti-racism work, including the development of a theological "document" to guide annual conferences and local congregations in confronting racial prejudice and white privilege. Read more
Nov 2, 2021
