(RNS) — A week ago, I loved the United Methodist Church. I still do, but this week I wish I had a fake wig and mustache to camouflage the embarrassment. Large institutions… read more

By now you know that it was a brutal General Conference. Personally, I was in favor of the One Church Plan. I thought it was a gracious acknowledgment of our varying cultural… read more

ST. LOUIS (RNS) — A special session of the United Methodist Church decided Tuesday (Feb. 26) to strengthen the denomination’s ban on the ordination and marriage of… read more

GC 2019 starts meeting this weekend. For many United Methodists, and particularly for those who have boarded the ship as a career, vocation or job in one way or another, this is a … read more

Border Crossing is a series of stories and essays from people who are serving in ministry at the US-Mexico line. We hope these reflections help church people discuss… read more

I grew up conservative Baptist and came to the United Methodist Church in my mid-adult years. Thus, it’s fascinating to watch ecclesial dynamics play out in the UMC as it… read more