Legislation

Bishops
United Methodist bishops from the Philippines, Africa and the U.S. pray during morning worship Nov. 6. The Council of Bishops joined together in worship each day of its Nov. 3-8 meeting at Epworth by the Sea Conference Center on St. Simons Island, Ga. The bishops also took on a number of challenges facing The United Methodist Church. Photo by Rick Wolcott, Council of Bishops.

Bishops zero in on challenges ahead

As The United Methodist Church starts a new season, bishops discussed financial concerns and ministry needs ahead — including faith formation and care for immigrants.
Church Leadership
Tom Lee. Photo courtesy of the author.

‘I want my church to accept them.’

A 2024 General Conference delegate learns in a letter how a former pastor helped craft the legislation barring gay clergy, and how he regretted it years later.
General Conference
Bishop Tracy S. Malone (from left), Bishop Mande Muyombo, Judi Kenaston of the Connectional Table and Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton report to the United Methodist General Conference on April 24 in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

April 24 wrap-up: Legislative committee work begins

The second day of General Conference shifted from the celebratory opening worship to doing the business of the church, as delegates began working in their legislative committees and electing their chairs.
General Conference
United Methodist reporter Heather Hahn offers a recap and a look at what's ahead when delegates meet for a regular session of General Conference for the first time in eight years. Screengrab by UM News.

General Conference recap: Homosexuality debate

When General Conference meets in the coming weeks, it will be eight years since the church held the last regular session of its international lawmaking assembly. In a video, Heather Hahn gives an overview of The United Methodist Church’s homosexuality debate and how the denomination got here.

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