To the People of The United Methodist Church I invite the people of The United Methodist Church to be in prayer for the Judicial Council, which is in session this week. In particular, the Judicial Council is focusing on the constitutionality of matters related to the Special Session of the...
Hanwa Mission School in Zimbabwe, a project of the Community UMC of Crofton, is now officially a United Methodist school.
Nashville, Tennessee – United Methodist Communications is pleased to announce their new leadership-focused website ResourceUMC.org. The site—that launched this month—was developed as a centralized portal to equip United Methodist leaders across the globe with helpful...
General Conference 2019: Myths and Realities *By Bishop Forrest C. Stith After attending 15 consecutive General Conferences, the special session of 2019 was the most unique and one that brought much frustration and disappointment. True, the worship and music were inspiring. Likewise...
By Christie Hoffman*Special to the UMConnection Youth workers and ministry leaders listen to Daniel Barnett during a time of worship at the recent training event and retreat, held Wesley Freedom UMC in Sykesville. Photo by Christie Hoffman. Youth workers from across the Baltimore-Washington...
By United Methodist News Service correspondentsMarch 19, 2019 | CHIMANIMANI-CHIPINGE, Zimbabwe (UMNS) Cyclone Idai left a path of destruction in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, killing at least 180 people and damaging United Methodist schools, churches, hospitals and homes. The cyclone made...
Journeys together are wonderful ways to build community and learn more about who we are in light of the diversity that is incumbent in community. Since 2006, I have had the privilege of leading groups of scholars from Wesley Theological Seminary and St. Mary’s Seminary and University in...
In February, the Baltimore-Washington Conference sent a small, exploratory delegation to El Salvador to explore possible partnerships for ministry. The Rev. Heather Olson, pastor of Lisbon UMC shares her thoughts.
Local reaction to the 2019 Special Session of General Conference was mixed as many people called to "hold steady," awaiting Judicial Council rulings on what was adopted. Heather Hahn and Erik Alsgaard have the story.
Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the...
