Category: World
UMs off the sidelines for GC 2020
In the denomination’s longtime homosexuality debate, fewer United Methodists are keeping to the sidelines as the General Conference 2020 nears.
Scripture key in WCA discipline
The WCA has released a first draft of Doctrines and Discipline, toward the possible creation of a new, traditionalist church.
Christmas gifts that change lives
The most significant Christmas gifts don’t fit in a box. Please give to Bishop David Bard’s appeal for Disaster Recovery. Your gift will be the gift of new life.
University of Liberia welcomes new leader
The University of Liberia was founded in 1862. On November 28, 2019, the Rev. Dr. Julius Nelson, Jr. was inducted as the 15th leader to serve the institution.
US membership dips below majority
United Methodist leaders project that at the present time at least half of the denomination lives outside the United States. However, the US delegates to GC 2020 remain in the majority.
Regional Conference plan receives nod
The Central Conference bishops (Africa, Europe, and the Philippines) announce solid support for the U.S. regional conference proposal put forth by the Connectional Table.
A HAPI spark of light grows in Haiti
HAPI has been changing lives in Mizak since 2007. Mario Damis, Coordinator of HAPItech, came to Michigan to give an update on the work of Haitian Assets for Peace International.
Delegates seek ‘brighter tomorrow’
They heard reports, they got acquainted, they felt the Spirit, and they made a statement. Eighteen members of the Michigan Conference Delegation prepared for their work at the 2020 NCJ Conference next July.
WCA anticipates new, traditionalist church
The Wesleyan Covenant Association (WCA) recently held its fourth global gathering, drawing about 1,000 to Asbury UMC in Tulsa, Oklahoma with another 2,000 watching by simulcast.
UMC ratifies women’s equality amendment
The United Methodist Church has changed its Constitution to affirm equality and assert that women are not second class citizens in the family of God.