Human Sexuality

Demonstrators at the May 1 session of the 2012 United Methodist General Conference in Tampa, Fla., call on delegates to defeat or remove legislation that discriminates against people based on their sexual orientation. File photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Queer Delegate Caucus debuts in Charlotte

Members of the first caucus of LGBTQ delegates at a General Conference believe their time has finally come, but stress their efforts for full inclusion will continue whether or not the votes go their way.

Social Concerns

Bishop Ernest S. Lyght. Photo courtesy of the Council of Bishops.

Transformative unmasking paves a way forward

By removing our masks, we can help the church and society address racism and other “isms,” and find healing.

Central Conferences

Christine Schneider. Photo courtesy of the author.

Central conferences already have exit paths

A European United Methodist responds to a recent commentary by the Rev. Rob Renfroe, president of the traditionalist caucus Good News.

General Church

The Rev. Gabriel Banga Mususwa. Photo courtesy of the author.

United Methodists in Africa can do their own thinking

Traditionalist voices have been calling for African United Methodists to oppose regionalization proposals and to support extending disaffiliation opportunities to their continent. But the Rev. Gabriel Banga Mususwa writes that African United Methodists can decide for themselves on these issues.

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