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November 7, 2023 A church’s intent to leave The United Methodist Church does not prevent that church from being closed if conditions warrant, the denomination’s top court ruled. In Decision 1490, the Judicial Council said that no conflict exists between the denomination’s disaffiliation policy in the
November 2, 2023 Reversing part of an earlier decision, The United Methodist Church’s highest court revoked its call for an additional regular session of General Conference between 2025 and 2027. However, the Judicial Council maintained its earlier ruling that no new delegates be elected to
November 1, 2023 Bishop William Boyd Grove distinguished himself in many ways over a long ministry career, including serving as the first ecumenical officer of the Council of Bishops and writing a hymn that’s in the United Methodist Hymnal. But in talking about Grove, pastors
Annual Conference Church and Society Chairs and Peace With Justice Coordinators in the United States joined GBCS in a three-session leadership training pilot program this year. October 25, 2023 In a structured three-session pilot program, GBCS managed training sessions for UMC Annual Conference leaders throughout
October 30, 2023 Retired Bishop João Somane Machado of the Mozambique Area is being remembered as a father figure with an infectious laugh who contributed immensely to the growth and development of The United Methodist Church in Africa and globally. Machado died Oct. 25 in
October 26, 2023 Washington, DC— The General Commission on Religion and Race of The United Methodist Church (GCORR) recently concluded its fall Board of Directors meeting in Oakland, California, from October 20-22, 2023. Over 20 board members hailing from diverse corners of the United States
October 25, 2023 Rev. Paul Tché, who is the Ecumenical Officer for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), calls Christian Churches Together “an ecumenical space,” and I like that definition. CCT is not a conciliar group who gathers to make decisions. Instead, it brings together
Offering guidance and helpful tips for new and experienced advocates alike, Building Power Together: A Toolkit for Advocates in Leadership unpacks and explores how to build sustainable movements that lead to justice and peace. September 25, 2023 Being or becoming a leader for social justice
October 25, 2023 PHNOM PENH – “God invites us to put our commitment on the table in the name of service to the people…because we are connected to one another,” said Bishop Israel Maestrado Painit of the Davao Episcopal Area in the Philippines during his
October 24, 2023 Roland Fernandes Named as Successor to Lead Both Agencies Rev. Greg Bergquist, general secretary of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), has requested a retired relationship from the California-Nevada Annual Conference, effective June 30, 2024, after serving as GBHEM’s chief
