"It is my prayer we might behave in such a way as to embrace Jesus’ teaching 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.’” Read More

John Wesley’s movement generally has made space for multiple theological views, writes historian. That history can inform the Commission on a Way Forward. Read More

In an open letter, the president of Lifewatch writes about the need for a doctrine of the church, or ecclesiology, as the Commission on a Way Forward begins. Read More

United Methodist pastor writes, “We must focus on those most vulnerable and ask why their presence conjures up so much fear and violence.” Read More

Scott Gilpin writes about his experiences at the September 2013 Westgate Mall attack in Nairobi and his suggestions on how we should respond to crises. Read More

Matt Berryman writes that annual conference votes built on the General Conference action are moving the denomination toward full inclusion of LGBTQ. Read More

An award-winning actress who took the time to know the real Marcia took advantage of an opportunity to apologize -- and showed us an example of a good apology. Read More

Sermon series from Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. uses modern movies to explore theological themes around mental and emotional health issues. Read More

The film "Greater" explores the life of walk-on football player Brandon Burlesworth and how to keep one's faith when bad things happen to good people. Read More

Faith calls us to live a Christian life every day, not only on Sundays, holy days or special occasions. Read More

"However we can interact with people, we are called to do so in a loving way," says one church that is welcoming players of a new mobile phone game. Read More

How will Christians engage virtual reality in ways that honor God and serve our neighbors? Read More

Hundreds share worship at home of teacher battling cancer. "I felt that I was not alone," said Bob Ellis, who passed away September 16. Read More

Stephanie Hope lost her home and all its contents in Louisiana's flood, but her strongest feelings came when she saw her most treasured books. Read More

In his blog post "Overboard," the Rev. Stephen Bauman tells the story of a woman transformed by a storm at sea and her understanding of the event twenty years later. Read More

Positive change emerges from shared stories of pain and struggle more than from quarrels and contentious debates. Read More

Bishop writes, “I cannot allow a beautiful, life-giving word, “evangelical,” to be marginalized, scorned, scapegoated or neglected.” Read More

Visit to John Wesley's childhood home gives writer surprising insights into his mother's influence. "Susanna by all accounts is the mother of Methodism." 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