Participating in her fifth General Conference as a delegate or first reserve, California clergywoman expresses optimism in removal of harmful language from the Book of Discipline.
The National Council of Churches in India leads effort to revive HIV and AIDS programs overshadowed by the COVID pandemic and to advocate for gender and sexual diversity.
In the wake of The United Methodist Church’s legislative assembly, the Rev. Joelle Henneman writes, “We have not reached Christian perfection quite yet. However, as we move forward, we do so with a more diverse harmony of voices.”
Legislation coming before The United Methodist Church’s top policymaking body deals with matters as varied as the denomination’s international structure, social teachings, ecumenical relations and budget.