Annual Conferences in United States continued human sexuality debate

The Revs. Mike Slaughter (front) and Adam Hamilton speak at the denomination’s 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Fla., They supported legislation which would have acknowledged that United Methodists disagree on… Continue Reading Annual Conferences in United States continued human sexuality debate

UMC joins ‘Global Public Library’

United Methodist Communications, the communications agency of The United Methodist Church, has joined an effort being dubbed “Humanity’s Public Library” as the first faith-based organization participating in the innovative initiative.… Continue Reading UMC joins ‘Global Public Library’

Communications makes a move

During the summer many United Methodists pastors find themselves moving into new parsonages, undertaking the slow but steady process of packing and unpacking boxes.  It seems appropriate that Michigan Area… Continue Reading Communications makes a move

Outreach from shore to shore

M. KAY DeMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area  United Methodists across the Michigan Area are reaching out to their neighbors. That outreach takes many forms but, whatever shape the ministry takes,… Continue Reading Outreach from shore to shore

Michigan Area Communications makes a move

During the summer many United Methodists pastors find themselves moving into new parsonages, undertaking the slow but steady process of packing and unpacking boxes.  It seems appropriate that Michigan Area… Continue Reading Michigan Area Communications makes a move

Community outreach from shore to shore in Michigan

M. KAY DeMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area  United Methodists across the Michigan Area are reaching out to their neighbors. That outreach takes many forms but, whatever shape the ministry takes,… Continue Reading Community outreach from shore to shore in Michigan

Historian takes long view of UMC

LINDA BLOOM & KATHY L. GILBERT United Methodist News Service Different viewpoints over societal changes have led some to speculate whether the unity of The United Methodist Church will hold when its top… Continue Reading Historian takes long view of UMC

Solar technology for use where the sun shines

Techshop, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, is offering a new line of field-tested and certified solar chargers and lights, ruggedized laptops and accessories and related items. This new ICT4D… Continue Reading Solar technology for use where the sun shines

Your United Methodist pennies stretch beyond yourself

HEATHER PECK TRAVIS UMCom United Methodists support missions around the world. You can find the cross-and-flame logo on schools, universities, community centers and seminaries across the United States. The United Methodist Church… Continue Reading Your United Methodist pennies stretch beyond yourself

More reflections from ‘both sides’

KAY DeMOSS Senior editor-writer, Michigan Area Recently Laurie Haller, in a blog entitled, “Both Sides Now,” noted: I spent the first thirty-one years of my ministry in West Michigan. I… Continue Reading More reflections from ‘both sides’