Global headlines, local heartlines

News out of the 2019 General Conference caused pain and uncertainty for many. United Methodist congregations in Michigan offered information and pastoral care.

Ministry with LGBTQ youth

The Youth Worker Collective of Discipleship Ministries offers a helpful guide to being in ministry with LGBTQ youth after GC2019.

Bishop reflects on General Conference

Bishop David Bard, Michigan Conference, will soon release a letter for pastors to share with congregations this Sunday, March 3, 2019. The Bishop is also featured in this video interview… Continue Reading Bishop reflects on General Conference

GC2019 maps uncertain way forward

More than 53 percent of General Conference delegates approved the Traditional Plan. What’s still uncertain is how much of the legislation will take effect. Unknown until the Judicial Council rules.

Delegates to vote on Traditional Plan

General Conference delegates spent Monday, February 25, as a legislative committee debating four major plans. The Traditional Plan was the only one to advance for action in Tuesday’s plenary session.

Sweet hours of prayer start GC2019

Trust in the Holy Spirit was at the heart of the delegates’ experience at the start of the 2019 special session of the 2019 General Conference in St. Louis.

3 realities facing GC2019

As GC2019 approaches, one church consultant reminds The United Methodist Church that families’ love for one another helps transcend disagreements.

Delegation chairs look toward GC2019

As the crucial meeting looms in February 2019, ‘team captains’ of conference delegations are well aware of church’s hopes, fears.

Video series features voices of color

“Human sexuality is not a ‘whites only’ issue,” says Erin Hawkins while introducing this new video series from the General Commission on Religion and Race.

Karen Oliveto consecrated bishop

The Rev. Karen Oliveto, a married lesbian, was consecrated July 16 as a bishop of the United Methodist Church, after her election by the Western Jurisdiction.