The Rev. Heather Heinzman Lear wants “to reclaim the centrality of evangelism in the life of our churches.” Read More

The former U.S. Secretary of State, a lifelong United Methodist, and the church’s official women’s organization share a concern for women and children. Read More

March 5, 2014

The Rev. A.W. "Bill" Martin argues that the Articles of Religion should be changed to allow greater recognition of the Jewish Apocrypha. Read More

Chris Heckert (rt.) of Morrow Memorial UMC and other clergy in Maplewood, NJ shared signs of faith with train travelers on Ash Wednesday.

The evolution conflict rages in a dozen states, dividing school boards, teachers and believers over whether the biblical story of creation in Genesis should have scientific status. Read More

As classes begin on campus, two important dimensions of Susan's life — faith and science — come into conflict. Read More

According to the Rev. Adam Hamilton, it is possible to believe in God and evolution. Read More

Reed is among the last living witnesses to the 1925 “Scopes Monkey Trial,” in which schoolteacher John Scopes was convicted of breaking state law by teaching evolution. Read More

Tough new laws against homosexuality in Uganda and other countries will lead to "marginalization, harassment, and exploitation in our global civil society," some United Methodist leaders are saying.  Read More

The Rev. William McElvaney, a retired pastor and seminary president, followed through Saturday, March 1, on his earlier promise to defy United Methodist Church law by presiding at a same-sex union. ... Read More

Many United Methodist conference treasurers have reason to sleep easier now than during the dark days of the 2009 recession. Read More

Members of the United Methodist Immigration Task Force sent a letter to President Obama Feb. 25 stating the policy of mass deportations is “morally reprehensible and must end.”The letter follows... Read More

Two men, partners for 53 years, are to be wed Saturday by a retired United Methodist pastor in Dallas, despite church law. Read More

Tafadzwa W. Mudambanuki, central conference content coordinator for United Methodist News Communications, reflects on the contribution of Nelson Mandela, an inspiration to people of all colors and all nations. Read More

United Methodist-related university offers forums, worship services and other chances for interfaith dialogue. It's a way “to understand each other and...the world around us,” says a student. Read More

Jane Bonner is certain her sister is in heaven. Just as certain as she is that a “gay lifestyle” was not what God wanted for her sister. Read More

Participants gathered in prayer after being arrested in front of the White House on President’s Day to call attention to the nearly 2 million people deported during the Obama Administration. Read More

How did leaders from Lincoln to FDR to Obama turn to Wesley's followers for spiritual and social aid? Read More

Through her writings and teaching, Gayle C. Felton played a key role in articulating the United Methodist understanding of the sacraments. Read More

The decision, approved by Greater Northwest Area Bishop Grant Hagiya, is an indication of just how varied responses can be across the church. Read More