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The New England Conference is working with federal and local investigators after a cybersecurity incident resulted in the theft of $1.6 million earlier this month. Conference leaders also are taking steps to help fellow United Methodists prevent wire fraud. Photo courtesy of the New England Conference.

Conference confronts cyber theft with faith, resolve

The New England Conference is working with federal and local investigators after the cybercrime earlier this month. Conference leaders also are taking steps to help fellow United Methodists prevent wire fraud.

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The board of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency on Aug. 21 heard a midyear review on the state of denominational finances. The news was generally positive. Photo illustration by Kathleen Barry, UM News.

Church giving shows signs of stability

The board of the United Methodist Church’s finance agency heard a midyear review on the denomination’s finances.

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The Rev. Matt Tuggle, senior minister of Highland Park United Methodist Church, speaks to the congregation Aug. 16 about a civil lawsuit filed by the Horizon Texas Conference against the church. Highland Park’s church council approved a resolution Aug. 20, declaring it no longer recognizes the authority of its bishop and conference to direct the congregation or its clergy. Screen shot courtesy of Highland Park United Methodist Church.

Highland Park leaders escalate response to lawsuit

Following the conference’s lawsuit over church governance, the Highland Park United Methodist church council declared it no longer recognizes the authority of its bishop and conference.

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Highland Park pastors, conference address suit

Highland Park United Methodist Church’s current senior minister and his predecessor are speaking out about the lawsuit filed by the Horizon Texas Conference. Meanwhile, the conference added more information to its suit about the issues under dispute.

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