Tag: Unity
What does Wesley teach us?
![What would John Wesley teach us today?](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Wesley-statue.jpg)
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
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As conversations happen across The United Methodist Church about possible splits, the Connectional Table wants a place at the table.
Muskegon Methodist family unites
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Delegates of the Global Young People’s Convocation adopted a statement of unity declaring their love of the church.
African bishops vow to maintain unity
![African Bishop Mande Muyombo addresses colleagues](https://michiganumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Bishop-Africa.jpg)
African bishops have reaffirmed their traditionalist view of marriage and their commitment to the unity of The United Methodist Church.
Realities of large-scale division
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A self-professed “Wesleyan nerd” analyzes the consequences of a break up of The UMC.
Dreaming of unity
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The Rev. Bob Kaylor calls for unity in which sin is acknowledged and growth in Christ expected.