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The Rev. Adam Hamilton poses in front of his temporary office in Washington, D.C., during new senator orientation the week of Nov. 8. The United Methodist pastor and senator elect from Kansas said he was “deeply moved” by the experience and looks forward to building relationships and finding common ground when he officially takes office Jan. 3. Photo courtesy of the Adam Hamilton for Kansas Facebook page.

Rev. Hamilton goes to Washington

The Rev. Adam Hamilton, a United Methodist pastor, will bring his Christian values with him when he joins the U.S. Senate, but he hopes to model a more mainstream view of Christianity and be a unifier to address tough issues.
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.
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.
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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