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Against Clarity: A progressive Christian opposes rating churches on LGBT acceptance

By Barbara G. Wheeler / Religion News Service
(RNS) —As reported by RNS senior columnist Jonathan Merritt, an organization called Church Clarity wants to label as many congregations as possible “affirming”… read more

Bishops set date for special 2019 General Conference

By Heather Hahn / United Methodist News Service
(UMNS) The Council of Bishops announced the call to a special General Conference on Feb. 23-26, 2019, in St. Louis, Missouri. The special meeting of The United Methodist… read more

Jesus' prayer for unity and the UMC

By James C. Howell
As we pray for our Commission on a Way Forward, which meets this week, I'm reminded of a friend who will occasionally post a photo of a boring conference session, or a… read more

The medium is the message: Unity, schism and The UMC

By Jonathan Marlowe
Here’s the problem with splitting up the United Methodist Church: the medium is the message. Those who are familiar with Marshall McLuhan will recognize his famous phrase… read more

The Trump effect, InterVarsity's purge and why some men don't like church

By Shane Raynor
On this episode of News and Religion, the panel and I discuss the "Trump effect" and the country's expectations for morality from politicians. We also talk about… read more

United Methodist leadership recommends deferral of LGBT decisions

By Emily McFarlan Miller / Religion News Service
PORTLAND, Ore. (RNS) In an effort to stave off a schism in one of the nation’s largest Protestant denominations, United Methodist Church leaders are recommending a deferral… read more
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