In the Church
Practicing Faith
Balance Screens with Green
Getting outside to connect with nature – including at church-related camps – is essential to our health in this screen age, says the Rev. Jack Shitama. more
Dec 4, 2018
10:24 AM
Forgetting to Remember
Advent is an excellent time to remember what many of us have forgotten: our baptismal vows, writes the Rev. Jason Valendy. more
Dec 4, 2018
9:58 AM
No King But God
In the aftermath of Christ the King Sunday, the Rev. Dr. Steve Harper warns that today's society is too willing to accept king-like leaders instead of trusting in God, the one and only ruler of the universe. more
Nov 27, 2018
9:16 AM
A Surprising Hope
Advent prepares us for Christmas through a truly revolutionary message, writes the Rev. F. Richard Garland. more
Nov 27, 2018
12:36 PM
Global Nature
Mission from the Margins
The privileged, paternalistic center of Christian faith has much to learn from the margins of global society if it chooses to open up and receive mission, writes the Rev. Dr. Jerome Sahabandhu. more
Dec 13, 2018
10:46 AM
United Methodists Release State of the Church Report 2018
A new report cites "growth and innovation" across the worldwide connection. more
Dec 12, 2018
4:43 PM
UM University of Mozambique Has Local Impact
The first United Methodist-related institution of higher learning in Mozambique is providing education and home to an African country seeking to rise above its strife-torn past. more
Nov 29, 2018
11:37 AM
Local Church
Glide Issues Response to Cal-Nevada Lawsuit
Glide Memorial UMC asserts it will "protect organization, assets and vital social service programs from UMC lawsuit." more
Dec 14, 2018
Dispute over Glide Church Heads to Court
After a breakdown in negotiations, Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño announced that a lawsuit has been filed by the California-Nevada Annual Conference against Glide Memorial UMC to reclaim its downtown San Francisco property. more
Dec 12, 2018
Finance and Administration
Finance Board Moves Ahead with Budget Cuts
Despite requests to reconsider the sharp reductions, the General Council on Finance and Administration went ahead with an 18 percent cut in agency budgets. more
Nov 20, 2018
RMN Stands with Rev. David Meredith
Reconciling Ministries Network issues a statement of continued support for the Rev. David Meredith, an openly gay United Methodist pastor whose case has been remanded back to the West Ohio Conference by the Judicial Council. more
Nov 12, 2018
