Conversations on a Way Forward Invite Dialogue on the Unity of the Church

By Rick Wolcott* The Commission on a Way Forward was proposed by the Council of Bishops and approved by the 2016 General Conference to do a complete examination, and possible revision, of every paragraph of The Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality, and explore options that help to maintain and strengthen the unity of the [...]

Promoting the Understanding of a Black Theological Perspective

Black Theologian Day is October 14 By Will Jones* The late Bishop James S. Thomas initiated the first Black Theologian Day, during his time as episcopal leader of the East Ohio Conference, to promote the understanding of a Black theological perspective to a primarily Caucasian denomination in the United States. All East Ohio Conference clergy [...]

Here’s How You Can Help Hurricane Victims in Texas

Texas and Louisiana has been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. We are asking people of faith to pray for those in the path of the storm. UMCOR is actively preparing to provide assistance to those who need it most. Please remember that individual shipments of supplies are not helpful during the early stages of shelter and [...]