The United Methodist Church

Wesley’s Chapel makes history relevant today

The Methodist congregation at Bermondsey offers practical assistance and the spirit of Jesus to a diverse community.

Bishop Bruce R. Ough gives his address April 29 at the spring 2018 meeting of the Council of Bishops in Chicago. Photo by Anne Marie Gerhardt, Northern Illinois Conference.

Bishops begin high-stakes deliberations

Council of Bishops president said the church is watching as bishops finalize recommendations aimed at fending off church splits over homosexuality.

Evangelism

Norman Mark (left) and the Rev. Fred Shaw, director of the Native American Course of Study, talk about why it is important for Native pastors to blend traditional language and culture in ministry. Photo by Ginny Underwood, UMNS

Native American Course of Study empowers pastors

Program connects theology course work and Native traditions, helping graduates grow Native congregations.

Two children shake hands as part of the Uniting Conference of The United Methodist Church in 1968. Photo courtesy of Archives and History; Africa University’s 2017 commencement. Photo courtesy of Africa University; Ciony Ayo-Eduarte (center) leads survivors of Typhoon Haiyan to an UMCOR food distribution in Tacloban, Philippines. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

Timeline of The United Methodist Church

Highlights of notable events and actions of the church from 1968 to 2018.

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