General Church

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.
General Church
Korean Methodist President Bishop Chungsuk Kim (left) thanks United Methodist Bishop Lanette Plambeck (right) for attending the Korean Methodist Church’s 37th General Conference and for her gift of a wooden bishop’s staff shaped like a crane’s head and curved neck. At center is the Rev. Byung-bae Hwang, general secretary of the Korean Methodist Church’s mission board. Photo by the Rev. Thomas E. Kim, UM News.

Bishop’s visit strengthens ties with Korean Methodists

Bishop Lanette Plambeck’s visit to the Korean Methodist Church’s 37th General Conference reaffirmed a mission partnership rooted in 141 years of shared history and a commitment to serve together.
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.
Church Leadership
Andrew Q. “Andy” Hendren. Photo courtesy of Wespath.

Clergy get second chance for Social Security

With broad bipartisan support, new law provides an opt-in window for clergy.

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