General Church

Mission and Ministry
Antonio Francisco fills a bag with dried corn at the farm at the United Methodist Quéssua Mission near Malanje, Angola. A covenant relationship begun by now retired Bishop Warner H. Brown along with Bishops Jose Quipungo and Gaspar João Domingos has provided pastoral support to United Methodist pastors in Angola for 20 years. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Conference partnership with East Angola celebrates 20 years

Today, the Mountain Sky Conference provides $50 a month to over 100 clergy and supports an agricultural program overseen by a missionary.
General Church
The website for the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry has resources for developing new congregations and addressing pertinent social issues. Screengrab courtesy of the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry by United Methodist Communications.

Ask the UMC: What is the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry?

The National Plan for Hispanic/Latino ministry provides leadership and resourcing to support and expand the ministries of Hispanic/Latino people and ministries in The United Methodist Church.
Central Conferences
Bishop Ruby-Nell M. Estrella of the Manila Area speaks during the Philippines Central Conference’s Board of Laity forum Sept. 2 at Knox United Methodist Church in Manila. Estrella, who spoke on behalf of the incumbent bishops, expressed their commitment to preserving the unity of the church. Photo by the Rev. Edgardo L. Quinsayas.

Filipino lay leaders call for autonomy

The Board of the Laity in the Philippines held a forum to seek clarity on compounding church issues and called for autonomy, but the three newly elected bishops in the country emphasized their commitment to preserving the unity of the church.
Bishops
United Methodist Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño stands as the presiding bishop reads the jury verdict on Sept. 22, the fourth day of her church trial in Glenview, Ill. Carcaño was found not guilty on all four charges against her. At right is the Rev. Scott Campbell, who represented Carcaño during the trial. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Church court finds bishop not guilty

After deliberating for more than five hours, a jury of fellow United Methodist clergy rendered a verdict acquitting Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño on all counts.

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