The United Methodist Church

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What is Green Burial?

What is Green Burial? Green burial incarnates the pure nature of allowing the body to return naturally to the earth. When one opts for ...

What's Next for the Welcoming Church

What’s Next for the Welcoming Church
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One of the longest, fiercest debates in the Presbyterian Church (USA) came to an end last Sunday (June 21) when revised language in the Book of Order went into effect, authorizing clergy to perform weddings for same-sex couples
The revised language , which defines marriage as "a unique commitment between two people, traditionally a man and a woman," was…

None of America's 100 largest churches welcome LGBT people

Megachurches across the US are preaching rejection of LGBT people, a study has found.

What Future for the United Methodist Church?

Yesterday, we saw "breaking news" about a draft "Protocol" agreement to divide the United Methodist Church. A group of 16 persons, representing several organizations and factions from a variety of theological and political persuasions and including six bishops, drafted an agreement named, the Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation. This is currently just a proposal among many others
The Church of the Village will have…

Ooltewah United Methodist Church

Ooltewah Tennessee United Methodist Church messages of faith, grace, hope, and love.

Christ United Methodist Church of Cedar Mill

Why Is God So Violent In The Bible? part of the Wresting With God series by Pastor Ric Shewell

United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey

What If…? is a series of comic books published by Marvel Comics whose stories explore how the universe might have unfolded if key moments in its history hadn’t occurred. What If we followed the narrative of the road not traveled in our congregations. Let’s see
What If we treated everyone who came into our churches like guests ready to be welcomed with intentional hospitality?
Many people today, by their own admission, “church shop” when looking for a new congregation to call home. What…

Burke United Methodist Church: What We Believe

Amazing Kids of The United Methodist Church

The people of The United Methodist Church are putting our faith in action by making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

FLUMC: Why I believe The United Methodist Church will remain united

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Published on May 30, 2017
Florida Conference Bishop Ken Carter shares “7 Reasons” why he believes that The United Methodist Church will remain united.

Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church

ENGAGE
Scripture of the Week: Matthew 6:22-24
Thank you to all who have sent in their 2016-17 First Fruits Estimate of Giving in support of our ENGAGE Ministry Plan. I am looking toward to the next year with a sense of anticipation. I am excited to share that we are over

The North Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church

We all have the ability to make a difference, no matter how big or small.

Teaching the who, what and why of The United Methodist Church

If someone were to ask a member of your congregation,

First United Methodist Church Fort Worth Texas

It’s been over a month since I last wrote here about “Sacred Stories and the Efficiency of the Holy Spirit.” I’ve continued to follow that theme throughout this month as I’ve heard many sacred stories.