General Church

General Agencies
The United Methodist Church is increasing its efforts to make “values-based” investments that contribute positively to the world, according to a new report from FaithInvest. “Good Intentions 2026: What Faiths Say about How They Invest — and How They Can Do More” offers an in-depth analysis of the fast-growing faith investment sector. Photo by Zetong Li, courtesy of Unsplash; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

Church should boost values-based investing, report says

A study of investment policies shows The United Methodist Church doing well compared with its peers, but notes it could increase efforts to make investments that would contribute positively to the world.
Congregations
Highland Park United Methodists who want to remain part of The United Methodist Church plan to worship at Prothro Great Hall on Southern Methodist University’s campus, starting on Nov. 15. Meanwhile, the legal dispute between the Horizon Texas Conference and breakaway Highland Park Methodist is escalating. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons.

Debate heats up over Highland Park name

After voting to cut ties with The United Methodist Church, Highland Park Methodist is asking the court to stop those who wish to remain United Methodist from using the Highland Park name. Meanwhile, the United Methodist congregation is moving locations.
Bishops
Bishop Rubén Saenz Jr., Council of Bishops president, discusses the work of covenant groups during the United Methodist Leadership Gathering at Knox United Church in Calgary, Canada. The Council of Bishops, during its online Nov. 2-6 meeting, discussed next steps after the Leadership Gathering, including a report coming in January 2027. File photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

With cherished prayer, bishops tackle problems

During their fall meeting, United Methodist bishops discussed artificial intelligence, immigration and the recent Leadership Gathering. They also took lessons from the Lord’s Prayer.
Annual Conferences
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has stopped a lawsuit by 33 United Methodist congregations over property. In the meantime, the West Virginia Conference says it remains committed to supporting the churches. Photo by J. Alex Wilson, courtesy of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

State supreme court blocks church-property suit

The West Virginia Supreme Court stopped a lawsuit by 33 United Methodist congregations over property. In the meantime, the West Virginia Conference says it remains committed to supporting the churches.

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