United Methodists from across the country plan to have some parties on the evening of Jan. 20 to pray and talk about ways to affirm Wesleyan values and explore challenges ahead as the 45th president takes office.
As used in the Book of Offices of the British Methodist Church, 1936. The modern usage can be found in The United Methodist Church Covenant Renewal Service liturgy.
Sometimes the unplanned journey takes you exactly where you need to be. On a visit home to New York this past November, I had time to explore Manhattan in the early hours of a brisk Saturday morning. Heading to my third funeral in eight weeks, I arrived just before daybreak. There was plenty of...
Manna House, a vital and vibrant ministry serving Baltimore's poor and homeless, turns 50 this year. This ministry, which serves breakfast seven days a week, was started by St. John's UMC in Baltimore and has deep United Methodist roots and support.
Tis the season of joy and celebration, right? And brokenness. Yep. This is when we must muster our best tools to ignore the pain around us. Because for all the peace and happiness, this Christmas season is also one that sheds light… light on the places in our lives and relationships we’ve spent...
More than 100 young adults from across the conference gathered for a night of worship, music and fellowship Saturday, Dec. 10, Human Rights Day. 1LOVE! was billed as “a place where diverse people of all backgrounds seek unity through celebrating our differences, our humanity and one love through...
The United Methodist Commission on the Status and Role of Women introduced two new resources in 2016 for local churches and annual conferences — one designed for clergy family care and another to address the frequent perception of God as exclusively male.
Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ. A United Methodist pastor wrote a special prayer which is easy for individuals, churches, or families to use during this season of anticipation. This video puts his words with imagery and features narration by the Rev. Gary...
Like many of us, following the presidential elections Nov. 8, I spent a day or two not knowing what to say. I watched some people simply trying to make sense of the new president-elect and what it means for our nation. Others were frustrated. Their shock moved to anger. There are also those who...
Ancient church mothers and fathers often greeted one another with the phrase, “Give me a word.” This greeting led to the sharing of insights and wisdom. Today we continue this tradition with this monthly column.
