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November 17, 2023 Ongoing uncertainties and a new breakaway denomination are putting a strain on The United Methodist Church’s ecumenical relationships. During its November meeting, the Council of Bishops heard how the denomination’s situation is affecting relations within the World Methodist Council and plans for
October 1, 2023 I have loved and studied the Bible for over 55 years. I was not raised in any church, and only began attending regularly while I was in college. After meeting my wife of 54 years, who was raised in a Methodist and
November 7, 2023 Nearing the end of a painful season, Council of Bishops President Thomas J. Bickerton urged his fellow bishops to use their woundedness to help The United Methodist Church heal. “2023 has been a year when the climate of the world — a
August 18, 2023 I’d like to see us add one word to our beloved Pledge of Allegiance. Let it say, “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible,
Pastors, Faith Leaders, and Stakeholders who desire to listen, learn, love, and engage with the LGBTQIA+ community for the enhancement of the Kingdom are invited to this exciting gathering. Hosted by Crossroads United Methodist Church, the Journey to Love Summit is being planned by a
October 18, 2023 The Rev. Michele Johns shares the grief many United Methodists feel in seeing churches withdraw from the denomination. But the pastor and social worker also shares the joy many of her fellow LGBTQ United Methodists and their allies feel at the prospect
October 17, 2023 원문 보기 The 2023 special session of the National Association of the Korean American United Methodists was held Oct. 2-5 in Northbrook, Illinois. Attendees included 69 clergy[women], 151 clergy[men], and 84 laity. This was the first in-person gathering since 2019 and was
June 12, 2023 After their church voted to disaffiliate last fall, Ed Cunningham and his wife, Jackie, tried visiting other United Methodist churches near their East Texas community. However, he said none of those other congregations really comprehended their sense of loss. “Unless it happens
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The California-Pacific Conference Justice & Compassion Essential Ministry Team (JCEMT) has partnered with Penny Lane Centers to help equip our churches with the knowledge and resources needed to serve and support youth and young adults in the LGBTQIA2-S community. This free Toolkit Training will give your
