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June 15, 2022 The depth and strength of motherhood in the development of children transcend time, distance and any human condition. Even in the most adverse and difficult conditions, motherhood is a symbol of security, hope and support for the weakest. That is the image
June 13, 2022 The Florida Conference clergy session last week decided against approving an entire 16-person slate for advancement on the track to becoming ordained elders or deacons. The decision roiled the conference, reverberated across The United Methodist Church and underscored the denomination’s conflict over full LGBTQ
Men’s & Scouting Ministries: General Commission on United Methodist MenJune 14, 2022 Nashville, TN – The long-anticipated wait is coming to an end as a new era of Scouting ministry in The United Methodist Church makes its way forward. A highly skilled team of chancellors, insurance risk
The following information is now available at calpacumc.org/secretary: Prospective Episcopal Nominees (PDF, published 6/11/2022) Participant Guide (PDF, published 6/13/22) Legislation Tracking Sheet (PDF, rev. 6/12/22) Additional Legislation UM Daily: Day 1 (6/7/22) The 38th Annual Session of the California-Pacific Conference will continue on June 15 (online) and 17-18 (in
June 9, 2022 The Methodist Church of Mexico is responding to a surge in immigrants from Ukraine who have been displaced by war and are seeking asylum in the United States. The war with Russia has forced more than 10 million Ukrainians to flee their
June 3, 2022 The small crowd, mostly women, gathered on the stone steps of City Hall in Lynn, Massachusetts, holding signs in English and Spanish. Their placards offered simple slogans like “la renta esta muy cara,” “rent is very expensive.” Chants were equally straightforward. A woman holding
June 2, 2022 Doing church on the internet isn’t going to fade away even if COVID-19 does, according to a United Methodist pastor in Louisiana. “I have seen the Holy Spirit working in more powerful ways through the online ministry in the last couple of
June 6, 2022 The United Methodist Church’s top court released three decisions June 6, including one saying a provision of church law should be amended to comply with the denomination’s constitution. That provision in the Book of Discipline — the denomination’s policy book — deals
June 1, 2022 Members of the Africa Initiative advocacy group gathered to discuss the future of The United Methodist Church and the implications of the recent launch of a new traditionalist Methodist denomination. Ninety-two delegates met May 13-18 for the initiative’s Prayer and Leadership Summit
May 31, 2022 The Philippines Central Conference will convene for a special session Nov. 24-26 to elect new bishops. Central conferences are seven regional United Methodist bodies in Africa, Europe and the Philippines that each have responsibility for electing bishops. The Book of Discipline has
