Annual Conference

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

Passing regionalization legislation at General Conference is only a first step toward fulfilling what regionalization can be for The United Methodist Church. Putting into place what is passed, and completing the promise of a Global Book of Discipline, will engage United Methodists in deliberation, organization, and the development of new legislation during the quadrennia to come. Graphic by Laurens Glass, United Methodist Communications.

Ask The UMC: Regionalization, Pt. 5 - The Future

If passed, the regionalization legislation proposed by the Standing Commission only begins the process of strengthening worldwide United Methodist connections while maximizing regional flexibility and effectiveness in mission. Worldwide collaboration and consultation will continue in the years to come.

General Church

Ask The UMC: Regionalization, Pt. 4: How will legislation work?

Legislation the Standing Commission on Central Conference Matters is bringing to General Conference takes several steps toward a goal of building connectional unity while making room for customization in each region of the world.

Mission and Ministry

Antonio Francisco fills a bag with dried corn at the farm at the United Methodist Quéssua Mission near Malanje, Angola. A covenant relationship begun by now retired Bishop Warner H. Brown along with Bishops Jose Quipungo and Gaspar João Domingos has provided pastoral support to United Methodist pastors in Angola for 20 years. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Conference partnership with East Angola celebrates 20 years

Today, the Mountain Sky Conference provides $50 a month to over 100 clergy and supports an agricultural program overseen by a missionary.

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