Tag: Unity
Bishop Bard offers ‘Room for Grace’
Want to learn more about the recently announced Bard-Jones Plan for Unity in The UMC? Listen to this 36-minute podcast, Room for Grace, hostd by Pastor Corey Simon.
Thoughts on the Bard-Jones Plan
Rev. Chris Ritter says of the Bard-Jones Plan, “They want to end our impasse by providing a means of separation.”
Bishops Bard and Jones seek unity
On July 10 UM News released a report of a “New Form of Unity,” proposed by Bishops David Bard (Michigan) and Scott Jones (Texas). Read the report and more comments from Bishop Bard.
What does Wesley teach us?
What does John Wesley teach United Methodists today on how to live and serve with fellow Methodists with varying opinions? The Rev. Steven W. Manskar, talks about “Christian perfection.”
Connectional Table ponders future
As conversations happen across The United Methodist Church about possible splits, the Connectional Table wants a place at the table.
Muskegon Methodist family unites
Since February 2017, these four churches in greater Muskegon have been coming together to celebrate historic ties and move forward in faithful witness. They are living their love through action.
3 realities facing GC2019
As GC2019 approaches, one church consultant reminds The United Methodist Church that families’ love for one another helps transcend disagreements.
Michigan delegates get ready to act
The second in a four-part series that describes how members of The Michigan Conference delegation are preparing for the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference in St. Louis, MO.
Both temple and tabernacle
In this edition of, “Drinking the Cup,” the Rev. John Boley talks about the unity found in following the God of the temple and the tabernacle.
UM young people support unity again
Delegates of the Global Young People’s Convocation adopted a statement of unity declaring their love of the church.