Finding our Way in a Time of Uncertainty and Opportunity
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The Council of Bishops issued a pastoral letter to The United Methodist Church on Friday, Nov. 10.
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Bishops uphold values of mission, unity, space, contextuality in interim report on Way Forward’s work
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The Council of Bishops have received sketches of three models from the Commission on the Way Forward.
Bishop: Puerto Rico rises with church’s help
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Puerto Rico is rising up from the devastation of recent hurricanes, but the U.S. territory continues to need our help. Bishop Hector Ortiz shared that message Nov. 6 with the UMC's Council of Bishops.
UMW – 150 years of faith, hope and love in action
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The Baltimore-Washington Conference's United Methodist Women held their annual meeting in late October and while celebrating their 150th anniversary, heard a challenging sermon from their bishop.
Wesley Seminary hosts political theology conference
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The Wesleyan Political Theology Conference, held at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., Oct. 26 and 27, asked, “What would John Wesley do in our political climate?”
Olu Brown shares leadership lessons from Moses
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What is the future of the 21st century church? The Rev. Olu Brown offered some answers from an unlikely source: Moses.
The word is...remember
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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. remember By Rev. Mandy SayersPastor, Covenant UMC, Gaithersburg At...
Two new superintendents installed
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In separate worship services that celebrated dance, diversity and daring, the Revs. Ann Laprade and Wanda Bynum Duckett were introduced as new District Superintendents.
The Discipline is the connecting link: why we can’t settle for ‘local options’
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By Rev. Charles Harrell (A response to Tom Starnes’ “UM’s ask: what is doctrine, what is law, and what is right?” The case before the Judicial Council mentioned in both their essays, was decided in October. See the story.) Thanks to Tom Starnes for his...
Yes, you should talk about money in church
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By Rachel Cornwell “I hate preaching about money.” “Parishioners skip church if I’m giving a stewardship sermon.”“Pastor, that sermon about church finances didn’t feed me spiritually.” Many ministers have either said, or heard, comments like...