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December 8, 2023 한글로 읽기 As Mexican Methodists gathered in their country’s capital to celebrate the 150th anniversary of their founding by Methodists from the United States, they’re not just gazing back with nostalgia. They’re looking at how their Wesleyan heritage can better equip them
November 19, 2023 The Council of Bishops extends congratulations to Bishop Mary Ann Swenson, as the recipient of one of two special President’s Awards for Ecumenical and Interfaith Leadership at the recent Christian Unity Gathering of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the
November 20, 2023 The board of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency revisited bishops’ compensation and voted to increase both bishops’ pay and funding for their office staff. At its Nov. 17 online meeting, the General Council on Finance and Administration board also approved agency
November 17, 2023 Ongoing uncertainties and a new breakaway denomination are putting a strain on The United Methodist Church’s ecumenical relationships. During its November meeting, the Council of Bishops heard how the denomination’s situation is affecting relations within the World Methodist Council and plans for
November 14, 2023 The United Methodist Council of Bishops has elected East Ohio Conference Bishop Tracy S. Malone as its next president. Malone, who will take the president’s gavel next spring, will be the first Black woman to lead the more than 110 active and
November 13, 2023 Amid Israel’s ongoing bombardment of Gaza in response to Hamas’ terrorist assault, the United Methodist Council of Bishops called for both prayer and work toward lasting peace in the Holy Land. The bishops also denounced the antisemitism, Islamophobia and hate crimes that
November 7, 2023 Nearing the end of a painful season, Council of Bishops President Thomas J. Bickerton urged his fellow bishops to use their woundedness to help The United Methodist Church heal. “2023 has been a year when the climate of the world — a
November 10, 2023 I am a United Methodist and the U.S. Navy’s Senior Chaplain aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford and the chaplain for Carrier Strike Group 12. It is an honor and privilege to serve the sailors of this group and to serve our
November 9, 2023 As Veterans Day approaches, three episcopal leaders of The United Methodist Church reflect on how military service enriched their lives and helped them become the leaders they are. Bishops Delores J. “Dee” Williamston, Lanette L. Plambeck and Cedrick D. Bridgeforth were elected
October 2023 The World Methodist Council (WMC) hosted its second Summit on Global Migration in Manila, Philippines, September 4-8 of 2023. The churches’ response to forced migration has become a priority of the WMC and in particular of Bishop Rosemarie Wenner, the WMC Geneva Secretary.
