Tag: United Methodist Church
To be black and United Methodist
For Black History Month, Rev. Kevin Smalls writes a heartfelt, honest love letter to The United Methodist Church, which has shaped his life and faith.
Top 10 stories of 2024
The Michigan Conference’s communications team reviews the top news stories from last year.
Grateful to God, looking forward
Rev. Paul Perez, co-chair of the Michigan Conference delegation to General Conference, reviews and reflects upon the many changes 2024 brought to The United Methodist Church.
Clergy ready to ‘serve the present age’
In this second article exploring the future of The United Methodist Church in Michigan, six clergy members share how they are moving forward to serve a renewed church that is… Continue Reading Clergy ready to ‘serve the present age’
Grateful for our union benefits
In this op-ed, retired pastor Glenn M. Wagner shares from his four decades of pastoral experience significant benefits of the “United” in our UMC.
Holy conferencing in a time of unknowing
Through deep listening and holy conversation, three Michigan United Methodist congregations have been meeting to discern whether they will remain United Methodist or choose to disaffiliate.
Addressing denominational tensions
In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Bard addresses denominational tensions by correcting misinformation that is spreading about the Michigan Conference’s disaffiliation process and what theology he believes will guide… Continue Reading Addressing denominational tensions
5 UMC story lines to follow this fall
Dr. David W. Scott, United Methodist mission theologian, highlights these five United Methodist news story lines related to the future of the denomination to watch as we move into fall.
Is The United Methodist Church really…?
This first of a series offers accurate responses to misperceptions or misinformation that are circulating about The United Methodist Church. This article focuses specifically on theology, pensions, and benefits.
Conferences diverge in handling church exits
Disaffiliation decisions have been passed down to the annual conference level, and each U.S. annual conference is trying to balance providing gracious exists for congregations wishing to leave and serving… Continue Reading Conferences diverge in handling church exits