Sexuality
General Church
Debate about church future heats up
United Methodists are gearing up to go in different directions. At the same time, disputes over church rules and the status of LGBTQ people continue to flare.
General Conference
Setting criteria for a 2022 General Conference
Organizers named the values that will guide their decision on whether the denomination’s legislative assembly goes forward as scheduled.
General Church
North Central Jurisdiction approves commitment to inclusion
At a virtual conference, NCJ delegates approved a covenant naming their commitment to anti-racism work and LGBTQ inclusion.
Bishops
Group seeks bishops' grace in church exits
As the Council of Bishops begins its fall online meeting, a group of United Methodists is urging the leaders to allow churches that so desire to depart with property.