Wesleyan Heritage

Social Concerns
In these polarizing times, United Methodists across the connection are being called to faithfully participate in civic engagement as a witness for peace and justice. The United Methodist Board of Church and Society has produced a toolkit to help United Methodists participate in the November elections with integrity. Logo courtesy of the United Methodist Board of Church and Society.

How would John Wesley vote?

With the U.S. election approaching, the United Methodist Board of Church and Society’s Election Toolkit guides members of the denomination on the values they should keep in mind as they decide who gets their vote.
Ecumenism
Gothia Towers, a hotel and convention center in Gothenburg, Sweden, hosted the World Methodist Conference and the annual conference of the Uniting Church in Sweden at the same time. Gothenburg is on Sweden’s west coast. Photo by Klaus Ulrich Ruof, Germany Central Conference.

Methodist council sets membership rules

Amid breakaways from The United Methodist Church, the World Methodist Council formalized its application process for new members. The group also addressed international conflicts.
General Church
Siblings Agnes and Alfred Quint (on screen) join with singers from the Uniting Church in Sweden to lead worshippers in “O Store Gud,” the original Swedish name of the hymn English speakers know as “How Great Thou Art,” during the World Methodist Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden. Photo by Klaus Ulrich Ruof, Germany Central Conference.

Conference spotlights Methodism ‘on the move’

Representatives from Wesleyan-rooted denominations worldwide, including United Methodists, traveled to Sweden for the World Methodist Conference.
General Conference
Volunteer Nicole Jones helps welcome an attendee to the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., on April 29. More than 1,000 volunteers have donned the distinctive red apron as volunteers at the legislative assembly, which continues through May 3 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Photo by Larry McCormack, UM News.

Seeing red: Volunteers make conference run smoothly

Donning crimson aprons, United Methodists answer questions, guide delegates and visitors, and keep things running like a well-oiled machine.

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