United Methodist Church
Vote delayed again, some United Methodists say they quit. Now what?
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 7, 2022
(RNS) — Some questions will have to be answered by the Judicial Council, the denomination’s top court.
United Methodists: Too much method leads to madness
By Jacob Lupfer — March 4, 2022
(RNS) — The denomination won't take schism for an answer.
United Methodist Church delays General Conference, prompting some conservatives to leave
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 3, 2022
(RNS) — The General Conference already has been delayed twice because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Methodists, Mormons back latest Scouting bankruptcy plan to fund survivor claims
By Adelle M. Banks — March 1, 2022
(RNS) — Other religious groups have not taken a position on the plan announced by the BSA on Feb. 10.
United Methodists join Boy Scouts in settlement proposal to aid sex abuse survivors
By Adelle M. Banks — December 22, 2021
(RNS) — ‘We are sorry for what occurred and are praying for all those who experienced harm through Scouting activities,’ said Bishop John Schol, a leader in the mediation process.
Pastor who appeared in drag on HBO’s ‘We’re Here’ forced to leave his church
By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 6, 2021
(RNS) — Pastor Craig Duke was relieved from his pastoral duties last week at Newburgh United Methodist Church near Evansville, Indiana, after receiving pushback from congregants over his appearance on the show.
United Methodist meeting to consider split is still on … for now
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 22, 2021
(RNS) — But the denomination is considering the health and safety of delegates, staff, volunteers and guests, as well as the inclusion of the broad diversity of the church, before signing off on the next meeting.
Meet the United Methodist pastor featured on HBO’s drag reality show ‘We’re Here’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 9, 2021
(RNS) — Performing in drag was an ‘incredibly wonderful, refreshing, deepening, powerful spiritual experience,’ said Pastor Craig Duke of Newburgh United Methodist Church in Indiana.
United Methodist leaders on both sides need to rally the troops for schism
By Jacob Lupfer — November 5, 2021
(RNS) — Most laity and many clergy are not nearly so invested in moving the Methodist divorce along as those at the extremes.
250 years later, Methodists reflect on Francis Asbury’s mission, legacy
By Adelle M. Banks — November 1, 2021
(RNS) — ‘For many years he visited nearly every state once a year and traveled more extensively across the American landscape than probably any person of his day,’ said an Asbury biographer.
For 250th anniversary of Asbury crossing, a tour of America’s historic Methodist churches
By Kit Doyle and Emily McFarlan Miller — October 22, 2021
(RNS) — Religion News Service selected a variety of historic Methodist churches to highlight during the 250th anniversary of Francis Asbury's arrival in America.
250 years ago, Methodism came to the US. These 3 churches show how it spread.
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 22, 2021
(RNS) — Here is a glimpse of how Methodism spread after Francis Asbury’s arrival, told through the stories of three historic churches across the country.
Catholic, Protestant groups support commission on US Indian boarding school policy
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 4, 2021
(RNS) — US Senator Elizabeth Warren and the co-chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus reintroduced the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States Act on Sept. 30, which many observed as a National Day of Remembrance for US Boarding Schools.
On day of remembrance, churches confront their role in Indigenous boarding schools
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 30, 2021
CHICAGO (RNS) — Several US mainline denominations — including the Episcopal Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Methodist Church — encouraged their members to observe a day of remembrance for US Indian boarding schools on Sept. 30.
United Methodist leaders urge churches to end Boy Scout charters for now
By Adelle M. Banks — August 26, 2021
(RNS) — The United Methodist Church estimated that as many as 5,000 of its congregations remain exposed to potential lawsuits.
