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United Methodists finding their voices as church weathers disaffiliations, ideological crisis
Savannah Morning News via Yahoo News· 10 months agoThis commentary is written by John A. Tures, a professor of political science at LaGrange College....
Rift over LGBTQ rights causes 83 Iowa churches to split from United Methodist Church
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 12 months agoDiffering beliefs over same-sex marriage and ordaining openly LGBTQ clergy have prompted 83 churches...
The Rev. Geoffrey Lentz was born into First United Methodist Church. He returns as pastor
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoDecember will mark the 200th anniversary of First United Methodist Church of Pensacola, the oldest...
United Methodist walk in Akron takes aim at violence, encourages action on gun laws
Akron Beacon Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWith the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting and other recent deadly confrontations fresh on their minds,...
'Backbone of the Church.' In wake of Baptist debate, Oklahoma female clergy share stories
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 10 months agoEvangelist Rick Warren's decision to face-off against the Southern Baptist Convention brought...
United Methodists work to fight 'summer slide' with free camp for Oklahoma students
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 10 months agoChildren participating in a statewide summer program have enjoyed typical camp activities like art...
Bartley Temple UMC in NE G'ville honored one of its longest serving pastors on Sunday
The Gainesville Sun via Yahoo News· 5 months agoOne of the longest serving pastors of Bartley Temple United Methodist Church was honored for his...
Funeral arrangements finalized for former Louisiana Congressman John Cooksey
The News-Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA public memorial service for former Louisiana Congressman John Cooksey has been set next week at...
How Rev. Lorrin Razdik is navigating ministry in divided times
The Repository via Yahoo News· 10 months agoPLAIN TWP. − In an increasingly divided country, pastors such as the Rev. Lorrin Razdik are seeking...
Mentor church to celebrate 50th year of its Live Nativity Scene
The News-Herald, Willoughby, Ohio via Yahoo News· 5 months agoDec. 4—North Mentor Centenary United Methodist Church, 9290 Lakeshore Blvd. in Mentor, will be celebrating the 50th year of its Live Nativity Scene from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17. "The outdoor ...