The Rev. Chappell Temple writes about closed meetings in The United Methodist Church and the need for transparency in conducting church business. Read More

The Rev. Donna Claycomb Sokol writes about her profound gratitude for the church that saved her by opening her eyes to racism. Read More

At a time of deep divisions within The United Methodist Church, an impartial news service can provide coverage that helps church members understand what is happening. Read More

Florida Area Bishop Kenneth H. Carter Jr. writes about the church bearing witness to life in the midst of death by moving beyond thoughts and prayers to advocacy. Read More

Mission should be the driving force as the church moves toward the special called 2019 General Conference. Read More

As other professions grapple with realities of sexual harassment and misconduct, a clergywoman explains how these problems have affected The United Methodist Church. Read More

Children are born, grow up and then have babies of their own — one grandmother reflects on blessings for Mother’s Day. Read More

On the anniversary of the baseball and civil rights legend’s death, author reflects on how biography project affected his own faith. Read More

Hollywood treatments of the Almighty can actually lead to good conversations about how we see God and respond to his teachings. Read More

How does the Star Wars saga illustrate Christian faith? Read on, young Padawan, for a peek at Christian themes laced into the stories of Star Wars… Read More

The film "Forrest Gump" teaches many valuable life lessons, especially when to talk and listen to Mom. Read More

“When Scripture becomes script, the camera adds an almost subliminal depth to God’s story,” writes a pastor whose book describes the impact Jesus films can have on viewers. Read More

United Methodists offer a prayer for comfort, peace, and guidance following tragic violence in a sanctuary. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Read More

When congregations get a new pastor, they experience a myriad of emotions during the transition. Poet Lindy Thompson relates to these emotions in her poem "Rainbow Weather." Read More

"If you wish me to live according to a book written centuries ago, the bar to hurdle my raised eyebrow is set rather high." Read More

In Mary McLeod Bethune and Simon the Cyrenean we see the oppressed helping the oppressed. Read More

"Raising Lukas has shown me that miracles are everywhere, constantly reminding of God’s unending love." Read More

Throughout these 40 days, how will you restore perspective and remember the gifts you've received from Jesus that make life full and meaningful? Read More

"In the middle of this contentious time, we know that God is at work. Jesus’ birth is a declaration of God’s presence, continuing work, of love made visible." Read More

“I realized that ‘Hello, It is so good to see you,’ on Monday morning was more than an obligatory gesture. When we said it this time, we meant it!”’ Read More

Plano pastor says hosting storm survivors changed his church. “Our DNA has been altered by those who came and taught us to love God by loving our neighbor.” Read More

A United Methodist pastor writes about the worship and ministerial benefits of spending two weeks at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia. Read More

In this blog post, Bishop Laurie Haller describes how clergy tend to thrive in their ministry settings when they feel connected with their congregation in meaningful ways. Read More

Church can’t be legislated, but a clear mandate for denominational unity would help the next General Conference. Read More

The United Methodist Church has tried to model an approach to disagreement that the U.S. political system would do well to emulate. Read More

With the enormous issues and overwhelming debate on each that confronts The United Methodist Church today, General Conference 2016 has managed to do some holy conferencing. Read More

It takes a village to make a pilgrimage of healing. A journey of healing is not an individual act, but a collective act. Read More

One pastor and alternate delegate to the United Methodist 2016 General Conference uses daily calls to stay connected with her church back home. Jessica Brodie has the story. Read More

A reservation snafu was the catalyst launching two strangers into a friendship for life. Read More