Clergy

General Agencies
The United Methodist Church is increasing its efforts to make “values-based” investments that contribute positively to the world, according to a new report from FaithInvest. “Good Intentions 2026: What Faiths Say about How They Invest — and How They Can Do More” offers an in-depth analysis of the fast-growing faith investment sector. Photo by Zetong Li, courtesy of Unsplash; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

Church should boost values-based investing, report says

A study of investment policies shows The United Methodist Church doing well compared with its peers, but notes it could increase efforts to make investments that would contribute positively to the world.
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.
Congregations
Bishop Rubén Saenz Jr. gives the sermon during morning worship at the United Methodist Leadership Gathering Oct. 21 at Knox United Church in Calgary, Canada. The Horizon Texas Conference bishop announced Oct. 29 that he has appointed a new pastor to Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas after the church held a congregational vote to cut ties with the denomination. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Bishop names new pastor to Highland Park

Bishop Rubén Saenz Jr. is making plans to care for Highland Park members who wish to stay United Methodist. In letters to both Highland Park lay leaders and congregants, he also maintained that this week’s congregational vote to cut ties with the denomination is not valid under church law.
General Church
The Rev. Eunice Iliya (center) joins with hundreds of others attending the United Methodist Leadership Gathering in waving their glowing cell phones to the tune of “This Little Light of Mine,” at the close of morning worship on Oct. 23 in the sanctuary of Knox United Church in Calgary, Canada, which is hosting the global event. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Ideas for the future church start to take shape

United Methodists at the Leadership Gathering began to imagine a church that, in the best Wesleyan tradition, connects passionate evangelism with prophetic witness that disrupts the global rise of tyranny.

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