In the Church
Practicing Faith
Wesley Bros: Lo! He Comes
The end of the three-year liturgical cycle prompts the Rev. Charlie Baber to consider the promise of Christ's return. Read more
Nov 19, 2019
4:38 PM
The Evil of Our Public Lives
Christians seem overly concerned with what people do in their private lives and far less concerned with the evil they commit in public, writes the Rev. Jason Valendy. Read more
Nov 19, 2019
4:38 PM
Some Confessions in Honor of Saint Augustine
Honoring the birth date of Saint Augustine, author of the spiritual biography "Confessions," inspires the Rev. Richard Lowell Bryant to make some confessions of his own. Read more
Nov 15, 2019
3:33 PM
An Honorable Harvest
In this season of fall gathering, the Rev. F. Richard Garland reflects on how biblical instructions and Native American wisdom both counsel us to live sustainably so that no one suffers from hunger. Read more
Nov 4, 2019
4:05 PM
Global Nature
Church Ratifies Women's Equality Amendment
A new vote on the women's equality amendment was taken after staff at United Methodist Communications reported an error in wording of the original ballot. Read more
Nov 7, 2019
2:59 PM
United Methodists Against Domestic and Gender-Based Violence
United Methodists in many countries have taken stands against gender-based violence that are worth reading, writes Dr. David W. Scott. Read more
Nov 4, 2019
3:19 PM
Photo Courtesy of David Mosser
Robert Haynes: Toward a Wesleyan Biblical Theology for Short Term Mission
In another excerpt from his book, the Rev. Dr. Robert Haynes explains his vision for a Wesleyan theology to support short-term mission. Read more
Oct 24, 2019
11:27 AM
Local Church
5 Things I Love about The United Methodist Church
For the Rev. Richard Lowell Bryant, the United Methodist form of orthodoxy centers on those practices that "do right by God and neighbor." Read more
Nov 18, 2019
Expecting Traditional Nurses to Treat Hospice Patients
The Rev. Jason Valendy says that the Church Universal needs to face up to the reality that many of its congregations are dying, and equip pastors to serve in churches "on hospice." Read more
Nov 13, 2019
Finance and Administration
Budgeting for an Uncertain Future
The GCFA board unanimously approved 2020 agency spending plans — almost all based on a 70% apportionment collection rate. Read more
Nov 19, 2019
Bishops Warned Their Funding Imperiled
Bishop Michael McKee said the giving decline reflects reaction to the contentious special General Conference and because people don’t value the UMC's apportionment system that funds ministries beyond the local church. Read more
Nov 19, 2019
The Upper Room Ceases Publication of Pockets and devozine Magazines
The proliferation of content available through digital media has caused a decline in the paid circulation of both magazines. Read more
Nov 18, 2019
