Volunteers change world in 1,500 places
Fun runs, block parties, picnics, malaria fundraisers—and more—connected United Methodists to their communities.
Bridging the poverty gap
Taking on the role of someone in poverty gives participants in the Circles Initiative a different perspective on how to help.
Detroit Annual Conference
“Imagine a World…Healing, Healthy, Whole” was the theme of the 2012 session of the Detroit Annual Conference, which was held May 17-20 on the campus of Adrian College in Adrian, Mich.
Finding God in unexpected places
Denver encounter with a homeless man reminds traveler that ‘we all have a hole in our soul.’
12 lessons from 12 General Conferences
Rich Peck has seen a lot of history and worn a lot of hats in five decades attending General Conference.
Young adults + social media = future UMC
More than 150 participate in May 14 tweetup to chat about GC2012 and where the church goes from here.
5 Congo siblings capture hearts
Kamana children, ages 9 to 21, brought “O Happy Day” spirit to Florida churches and General Conference worship service.
Pastor mixes faith, life in online ministry
After a medical scare, Scott Carnes learned the digital divide is not as wide among older and younger church members as often is presumed.
GC2012: 40 more sent to mission service
Worldwide church gathers at General Conference as church sends new people to witness for God throughout the world.
United Methodists ready to Change the World
More than 1,500 congregations, charges, districts and conferences around the globe take the church into the community.
Bulgaria-Romania Provisional Annual Conference
“To be a church together” — this was the motto of the meeting of Bulgaria Provisional Annual Conference, which was held from March 30 to April 1, 2012, in Pleven, Bulgaria.
Hungary Provisional Annual Conference
About 55 members and guests participated in the annual meeting of Hungary Provisional Annual Conference from April 11 to 14, 2012, in Szeged, Hungary.
It’s the time of the season for meeting
Every four years, United Methodists have a hectic spring and summer full of annual and jurisdictional conference meetings.
Wenner’s ‘stepping stones’ to bishop
German episcopal leader and new council president always felt welcome in the UMC.
Biblical Mothers – not a job for the faint of heart
From Eve to Ruth, Bible stories tell of strength and love of extraordinary women.
Remember maternal health on Mother’s Day
Mothers are vital to families and communities, but many women struggle to have healthy pregnancies and births.
Week 2: GC2012 flurry of motions, ministry
Frustrated by not voting on major restructure legislation, some felt as if GC2012 accomplished nothing. That’s not the case.
Week 1: GC2012’s ‘slow’ week still busy
Delegates to The United Methodist General Conference considered 1,200 petitions as they prayed, praised and protested.
Scouts prepared conference director
The Rev. Alan Morrison says overseeing the arrangements and organization of General Conference isn’t that different from what he did when he planned a patrol camping trip at age 11.
GC2012: General Conference wrap-up
United Methodists contend with structural and social issues at legislative assembly in Tampa.
Bishops close, reopen General Conference session
After presiding bishop threatened to close GC2012 plenary sessions to visitors, cooler heads prevailed.
GC2012: Bishop encourages delegates
As a sometimes difficult General Conference draws to a close, Bishop Rosemarie Wenner offers a message of hope.
GC2012: Bishops urge ‘communities of love’
Kiesey and Matthews emphasize practice of ‘blessing each other, rather than cursing each other.’
GC2012: Conference lowers apportionments
General Conference lowers general church apportionments by 6.03 percent, but local churches are unlikely to see differences.
GC2012: Delegate serves 11th term
Ruth Daugherty of Eastern Pennsylvania has witnessed some of the historic and defining moments of General Conferences.
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Volunteers change world in 1,500 places
Bridging the poverty gap
Detroit Annual Conference
Finding God in unexpected places
12 lessons from 12 General Conferences
Young adults + social media = future UMC
5 Congo siblings capture hearts
Pastor mixes faith, life in online ministry
GC2012: 40 more sent to mission service
United Methodists ready to Change the World
Bulgaria-Romania Provisional Annual Conference
Hungary Provisional Annual Conference
It’s the time of the season for meeting
Wenner’s ‘stepping stones’ to bishop
Biblical Mothers – not a job for the faint of heart
Remember maternal health on Mother’s Day
Week 2: GC2012 flurry of motions, ministry
Week 1: GC2012’s ‘slow’ week still busy
Scouts prepared conference director
GC2012: General Conference wrap-up
Bishops close, reopen General Conference session
GC2012: Bishop encourages delegates
GC2012: Bishops urge ‘communities of love’
GC2012: Conference lowers apportionments
GC2012: Delegate serves 11th term
GC2012: Judicial Council voids Plan UMC
May 4 wrap: No restructure in 2012
No 'Plan UMC', GC2012 shrinks agencies
GC2012: Departed leave us ‘legacy of hope’
GC2012: Pacific Islanders welcome new ministry plan
May 3 wrap: Gay rights protest closes morning session
Ruling invalidates change in Episcopal Fund
Delegates reject divestment from companies
‘Plan UMC’ almost through GC2012
Bishop’s dad whittles the ark of GC2012
GC2012: 5 Congo siblings capture hearts
GC2012: Prayers for peace in Nigeria
GC2012: Sailing the ecumenical boat
May 2 wrap: Delegates approve new structure
Restructuring plan gets tentative OK
General Conference approves United Methodist Women autonomy
Don’t you have faith yet, asks Bishop Yemba
GC2012: Breaking bread with the homeless
GC2012: Pan-Methodists celebrate together
GC2012: Vote ends guaranteed appointments
Justice for 1864 massacre pledged
May 1 wrap: Guaranteed appointments ended
April 30 wrap: No set-aside bishop
GC2012: A night to recognize accomplishments
GC2012: Four elected to Judicial Council
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