Council of Bishops President Rubén Saenz Jr. preached about the power of the Lord’s Prayer as the bishops joined online for their first meeting since the Leadership Gathering offered ideas for The United Methodist Church of tomorrow.
For the first time, organizers plan for The United Methodist Church’s top lawmaking assembly to take place across two locations, and in another historic move, one of those locations will be on the African continent.
After two days of voting, members of the Dallas congregation overwhelmingly approved a resolution severing ties with The United Methodist Church. More than 90% voted in favor of the move, according to the church.
The United Methodist Judicial Council will continue deliberations on Nov. 16 concerning a decision of law by Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank regarding the closure of La Trinidad United Methodist Church in California.
Commentaries
Leadership Gathering should focus on local church
A vision for funding regional conferences
An invitation to reflect on the denomination’s future
Be brave enough to let the light find you
Walking the journey of calling
Suicide is a public health crisis. How can faith communities respond?
James Laney had big impact on Africa University
Remembering 9/11 at John Street church