The Hope of Reconciliation
The Hope of Reconciliation TMS Global Interview featuring Bishop Eduard Khegay – February 24th marked the one-year anniversary of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Bishop Eduard Khegay is the resident bishop of the Eurasia Episcopal Area in the Northern Europe and...
First Wave of GMC Conferences Launched
First Wave of GMC Conferences Launched By Chassity Neckers – Bishop Mark Webb of the newly-formed Global Methodist Church recently wrote about being in an airport and seeing a book entitled The In-Between: Embracing the Tension Between Now and the Next Big Thing. He...
Tempering Expectations — Dealing with Impatience
By Thomas Lambrecht- It is no surprise that many members of The United Methodist Church are growing impatient. It feels like we have been discussing (if not fighting over) our views regarding the church's ministry with LGBTQ people for a lifetime. Many hoped that the...
Unity or Truth?
By Thomas Lambrecht- Many see the conflict currently raging in The United Methodist Church as a contest between unity and truth. Is it more important to follow what we believe to be the truth or to stay united as a denomination? There are both progressives and...
Mennonites Divide Over Sexuality
By Thomas Lambrecht- The Lancaster Mennonite Conference, largest of the Mennonite Church's 25 conferences, has ended its 46-year affiliation with America's top Anabaptist denomination. According to stories in Christianity Today and Mennonite World Review, this...
A New Year Leading to a New Day
By Rob Renfroe- It's a new year. But will it be a new day for the people called Methodist? That's the question many of us are asking as we look forward to a year that will be instrumental in determining the future of The United Methodist Church. The called General...
God’s Christmas Gift of Love
In a recent sermon, the Rev. Rob Renfroe reconnects us with the true meaning of Christmas, originating in God's love. "Whatever you have done, God is for you. Wherever you have wandered, God is with you. However you struggle, God understands you. Whatever you feel...
A Snake in the Manger
By Steve Beard One of the memorable scenes in the quirky 2003 British romantic comedy Love Actually is a dialogue about a school Christmas play. Actress Emma Thompson plays Karen and her daughter Daisy (played by Lulu Popplewell) proudly announces her upcoming role in...
Delegate Number Set for 2020 General Conference
By Thomas Lambrecht While we are preparing for the 2019 special called General Conference in St. Louis, it is important to remember that United Methodism will hold its regular General Conference in 2020, just 15 months later. Just released publicly is the number of...
UMW Decline Continues
By Thomas Lambrecht- The latest statistics on United Methodist Women's membership for 2016 reveal a steady slide in local UMW participation. These numbers are reported by the General Council on Finance and Administration and are based on the yearly information that...
A Christian Response to Sexual Harassment
By Thomas Lambrecht- It has been alarming to read and hear the steady drumbeat of new allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior by leaders and other powerful men in our country. A small ripple has become a tidal wave of reports, swamping even the...
Remember Good News Today
Today is #GivingTuesday. This is a great reminder that we find our most fulfillment in giving to others. Giving is a way to say "Thank you" to the God who gives us all things. We invite you to remember Good News with a gift today....
