Panel focuses on taxes and gender justice
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and its partners organized a side event on 23 April in conjunction with the United Nations Financing for Development Forum, which was held 22-25 April. The side event, entitled “Can taxing... Read More
Member Church News: Apology, Ideology, Diversity
Jamaican government Minister accepts United Reformed Church’s apology for its role in transatlantic slavery: Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, encouraged other UK churches, along with the UK government, to also apologize. First ‘Confronting... Read More
Four PC(USA) clergy represent the denomination at an interfaith service for seven World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
April 25, 2024
Four Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastors were among those invited to the Washington National Cathedral for a moving service remembering the seven World Central Kitchen workers killed on April 1 by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
April 25 wrap-up: Regionalization gets go-ahead, Eurasia leaves
Day 3 produced two historic moments: the passage of a constitutional amendment that aims to put The United Methodist Church’s different geographic regions on equal footing and the approval of four Eurasia conferences’ official departure from the denomination.
Eurasian conferences get go-ahead to form own church
The four annual conferences in Russia and its neighboring countries are leaving to form the autonomous Christian Methodist Church.
Strengthening Invitation to a Place at the Table with Stars on Ice
In a rare opportunity, The United Church of Canada has partnered with the 2024 Stars on Ice tour as part of our strategic plan to Strengthen Invitation.
A journalist and a cartoon fish can point the way
With the future of The United Methodist Church at stake, believers need to trust in God, be faithful witnesses and work together, said speakers during the Laity Address at General Conference.
Empowerment and Freedom: Claudia’s Story
Claudia Cardona, changemaker and women’s advocate, has turned her life story into a platform for the voices of many incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women. Through her work and devotion, she has earned a place in national and regional debates, hearings and meetings on the subject. Behind Claudia’s work is a difficult past that has left her with many valuable lessons. ... Read More
Young Adult Caucus seeks deadline extension on House of Deputies leadership elections
[Episcopal News Service] The House of Deputies’ Young Adult Caucus has called on the secretary of General Convention to extend the application deadline for deputies interested in running for president […]
Groups busy advocating at General Conference
Caucuses and other groups make their points in various ways outside the plenary and legislative committees of the United Methodist General Conference.