The United Methodist Church

General Church

Photo of William B. Lawrence by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

Commentary: Threat of schism hangs over jubilee of church

The constitution of The United Methodist Church faces a critical test, the Rev. William B. Lawrence and Sally Curtis AsKew write in an essay about the crisis facing the denomination.

Substance Abuse

Photo of Kathy L. Gilbert by Kathleen Barry, UMNS.

Commentary: Addiction, Mother’s Day and God’s grace

Children are born, grow up and then have babies of their own — one grandmother reflects on blessings for Mother’s Day.

Church Growth

Commentary: Rescuing Outler's 'Visions and Dreams'

Scholar says the late Rev. Albert Outler’s famous Uniting Conference address has been misinterpreted, and uses Outler’s words and persona to show why.

Local Church

Commentary: Open for (church) business

The Rev. Chappell Temple writes about closed meetings in The United Methodist Church and the need for transparency in conducting church business.

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