UMC News
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Conferences take action on gun violence
05 August 2022Even as United Methodist conferences deal with mounting church exits and disagreements over LGBTQ inclusion, they are bearing a shared witness on gun violence. And they are urging actions beyond thoughts and prayers.
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United Methodists organize peace caravan in the Congo
04 August 2022Participants laud the church’s acceptance of all people, regardless of tribal affiliation.
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Episcopal residence decommissioned for educational use in Liberia
03 August 2022The property will be used by the United Methodist University’s Graduate School of Professional Studies.
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Poll about Jesus raises questions
02 August 2022Nearly half of people who took a survey about attitudes about Jesus and Christianity said believers are giving and loving. But a significant minority say they’re hypocritical and judgmental. United Methodist professors and pastors offer thoughts on the poll results.
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Church's part of BSA bankruptcy approved
01 August 2022A judge has given partial approval to the Boy Scouts of America’s sex abuse-related bankruptcy reorganization, including a $30 million United Methodist contribution to a fund for abuse survivors. United Methodist congregations have long been partners of the BSA.
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2022 Mississippi Annual Conference
01 August 2022July 13-15, Tupelo, Mississippi
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Celebrating 100 years of mission in Eastern Congo
01 August 2022United Methodist involvement started in a tiny village with a small number of faithful, said Bishop Mande Muyombo, and now Eastern Congo has more than a million members.
