Navajoland’s request for missionary diocese status receives committees’ unanimous endorsement
[Episcopal News Service] The 81st General Convention’s Governance & Structure committees voted unanimously April 30 to recommend creation of a new missionary diocese led by Navajo Episcopalians after hearing testimony […]
Situation Report: U.S. Tornadoes
Situation: Over the weekend, extreme widespread storms, including more than 100 tornadoes, were reported across multiple states, including Nebraska, Oklahoma and Iowa. The storms caused widespread damage and power outages, and initial estimates indicate over 200 homes have been destroyed across these three states, with an additional 180 homes sustaining damage. Dozens of injuries and several deaths have also been ... Read More
New clergy retirement plan approved
General Conference delegates have supported the request by Wespath, The United Methodist Church’s pension and benefits agency, to move to a defined contribution retirement plan for U.S. clergy.
Delegates decry hate crimes against Asian Americans
Resolution addresses racial-ethnic discrimination and gender-based violence in the Asian American context.
Bishop encourages delegates to inspire next 7 generations
Recalling the people who nurtured and encouraged his faith, United Methodism’s first Native American bishop said, “My friends, we have much more in common than not.”
Formula for calculating number of bishops eliminated
Newly passed legislation guarantees at least five bishops per jurisdiction.
United Methodists strike down ban on ordination of gay clergy
[Religion News Service — Charlotte, North Carolina] United Methodists meeting for their top legislative assembly May 1 overwhelmingly overturned a measure that barred gay clergy from ordination in the denomination, a […]
Solar trailer brings power in disasters — and coffee at conference
The Mobile Solar Power Station, a solar-powered, self-sustaining trailer, launched in October 2023 as a new ministry of the North Georgia Conference.
Full communion between Methodists, Episcopalians gets closer
[UM News] Delegates to the United Methodist General Conference approved full communion with the Episcopal Church on April 30. The agreement needs the approval of the Episcopalians before going into effect. […]