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The Christmas Conference: 10 Days That Started a Church

After Church of England priests left America because of the Revolutionary War, John Wesley sent Thomas Coke to the new country to ordain Francis Asbury and help found a church that could ordain clergy. Read more

Dec 18, 2018 2:43 PM Joe Iovino Global Nature 1 Comments

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United Methodist Bishops Condemn Charlottesville Violence

Several United Methodist bishops issued letters to their clergy and congregations urging them to take strong stands against racism and white supremacy on the Sunday after violence in Charlottesville, Va. Read more

Aug 14, 2017 3:07 PM Cynthia B. Astle Advocating Justice 1 Comments

African United Methodist Bishops Issue Statement

The United Methodist bishops in Africa have issued a statement on challenges facing the global denomination including terrorism and human sexuality. Read more

Nov 4, 2015 6:40 AM Perspectives 1 Comments

Perverting Religious Freedom: Hiding Hatred Behind Religion

His own painful experience with the misuse of "religious freedom" spurs the Rev. Dr. William E. Alberts to warn vigorously against similar legislation being proposed and adopted in various states. Read more

Apr 21, 2015 1:01 PM Rev. William E. Alberts Perspectives

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Dear Bishops: Get Real!

Once again, United Methodist bishops engage in an adventure in missing the point regarding how to invite young people into the church and encourage them into leadership, writes Cynthia B. Astle. Read more

Jul 30, 2013 8:46 AM Cynthia B. Astle Views from a Ridge 24 Comments

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Editorial Analysis: Pitfalls of the UMC Personnel Process

The unprecedented vote to oust Dallas Area Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe has exposed the pitfalls of The United Methodist Church's personnel process. Read more

Jul 18, 2012 12:32 AM Cynthia B. Astle In the Church 4 Comments

Jurisdictionals: Fear. Trembling and Leadership

The Rev. Tim McClendon ponders the possibilities of Jurisdictional Conference as he prepares to go through the episcopal election process. Read more

Jul 6, 2012 3:08 PM Tim McClendon Tim McClendon

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July Conferences to Elect 11 U.S. Bishops

The United Methodist Church is poised to elect 11 new bishops during concurrent jurisdictional conferences planned July 18-21 in various locations. Read more

Jul 2, 2012 9:31 PM The Rev. J. Richard Peck In the Church 3 Comments

Candidates for Bishop

Here are the candidates for bishop in U.S. jurisdictions. Read more

Jul 2, 2012 9:30 PM In the Church

General Conference Reflections: Fear and Distrust

Between the 2012 General Conference and his own momentous annual conference session, young adult leader Ricky Harrison of North Texas pondered the need for less fear and more trust across the UMC. Read more

Jun 6, 2012 3:07 PM Ricky Harrison Ricky Harrison

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What Do United Methodists Want from Their Bishops?

Coming elections of bishops in U.S. jurisdictions offer an opportunity to survey the tattered state of trust in United Methodist leadership, and the qualities that grassroots clergy and laity would like to see in their new episcopal leaders. Read more

Jun 1, 2012 5:42 PM Cynthia B. Astle Views from a Ridge 2 Comments

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