Category: World
UMCOR changes hearts and transforms lives
Jack Amick, Michigan pastor and head of UMCOR’s work in Global Migration, emphasizes the transformative power that changes hearts and minds through personal connections.
Want to serve the general church?
Interested in serving on one of The United Methodist Church’s general boards or agencies? The Michigan Conference seeks a diverse pool of candidates to submit for consideration. Send your name… Continue Reading Want to serve the general church?
UMC faces financial, structural realities
On the final day of the 2024 General Conference, delegates passed a general budget for the next quadrennia with a bottom line that could change depending on how high collections… Continue Reading UMC faces financial, structural realities
North Central Jurisdiction will have six bishops
On the last day of the 2024 General Conference, delegates approved a report from the Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy setting the number of bishops for the next quadrennium.
GC delegates pass Revised Social Principles
General Conference delegates approved the final section of the Revised Social Principles, removing the “incompatibility” phrase, which has been a source of harmful language to LGBTQ persons since its adoption… Continue Reading GC delegates pass Revised Social Principles
A new day in the UMC
In a historic vote on Wednesday, May 1, General Conference delegates voted to eliminate the 40-year ban on the ordination of “self-avowed practicing” gay clergy.
UMs affirm worldwide regionalization
On Tuesday, General Conference delegates approved the final three proposals for worldwide regionalization, legislation that hopes to give The United Methodist Church’s geographic regions equal standing in decision-making.
Historic change is in the air
Heading into the second week of General Conference, Michigan Conference delegates are experiencing a positive mood, respectful dialogue, and a curiosity for what the future holds.
UMC to consider greater inclusion
General Conference delegates prepare to discuss legislative proposals that would remove language from the Book of Discipline that excludes LGBTQ people from full participation in the church.
UMC to vote on Revised Social Principles
The proposed Revised Social Principles coming before General Conference delegates later this month hope to make the denomination’s social teachings more globally relevant.