UMC Future

Bishops Push Back Against Recruitment Tactics

As churches weigh exiting the denomination, bishops are trying to correct misinformation being spread about the UMC’s future. They also are working toward building a church where traditionalists, centrists and progressives feel at home. Read more

Church Court Makes Impact

In Decision 1449, the Judicial Council ruled out the Book of Discipline’s Paragraph 2548.2 as a pathway for congregations to disaffiliate. Instead, the church court pointed to another provision — Paragraph 2553 — as the way for congregations to exit. Read more

GMC Misrepresentation Continues

The same pattern has emerged through many U.S. regions, says David Livingston. Global Methodist Church advocates misrepresent what the UMC is and will be. This means people and churches are leaving the denomination under false pretenses. Read more

Grassroots Groups Talk Up The United Methodist Church

In a time of church disaffiliations, some conferences have seen grassroots groups emerge to advocate for remaining in The United Methodist Church. Providing information and countering what they see as misinformation is a key goal for the groups. Read more

UMC Future

UMC Future

Bishops Push Back Against Recruitment Tactics

Church Court Makes Impact

GMC Misrepresentation Continues

Grassroots Groups Talk Up The United Methodist Church

Churches Discern Whether to Stay or Go

A Living Hope

Held Together in Christ