United Methodist News Service – Recent Articles

• La Trinidad epitomizes Hispanic legacy in United Methodist Church
  The congregation in Seguin, Texas, has marked 120 years of history and stands as an example of faithful witness in the face of adversity.
• Bishops prioritize creation care
  In a response to the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement, the United Methodist Council of Bishops affirmed their commitment to creation justice and encouraged church members to participate in this urgent work.
• Regionalization starts taking effect
  The United Methodist body that submitted the restructuring to General Conference met to take a victory lap and begin putting the newly ratified plan into practice.
• Bishops plan gathering to follow Spirit’s lead
  United Methodist bishops heard an update on planning for next year’s Leadership Gathering that aims to help church leaders discern God’s guidance as the denomination starts anew.
• Agencies host Sand Creek Massacre exhibit in DC
  During Native American Heritage Month, the United Methodist Building will host a display that acknowledges a brutal part of church history as “both an act of confession and a witness of faith.”
• New United Methodist Church structure ratified
  United Methodist voters around the globe have ratified worldwide regionalization — a package of constitutional amendments aiming to put the denomination’s different geographical regions on equal footing.
• Church strengthens stands on inclusion, racism
  In addition to regionalization, United Methodist voters ratified three other amendments to the denomination’s constitution including changes that make clear the church’s belief that God’s love is for all people.
• Reclaiming faith beyond fear and ideology
  The Gospel’s inclusive ethics call us to move toward a living faith rooted in compassion and courage.
• Amid shutdown, bishops called to moral witness
  United Methodist Council of Bishops President Tracy S. Malone urged her fellow bishops to “embody the radical love of Jesus” at a time when some misuse Jesus’ name to justify hate, division and threats to human dignity.
• Mission hospitals give hope to expectant mothers
  The United Methodist Church’s facilities at Old Mutare and Mutambara, Zimbabwe, are providing improved maternity care, including daily meals for patients at the waiting mothers' shelters.