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 [...]

East Ohio Conference Week of Prayer: July 30 to August 5, 2017

The United Methodist Church is in the midst of a worldwide time of focused prayer for the mission of The United Methodist Church to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world and for the ongoing work of the Commission on a Way Forward.  This season of prayer began in 2016 as [...]

General Conference: A Dialogue

By Rev. Scott Wilson* ‘In the Bible, we are not called to always agree – but we are called always to love, for the ground at the foot of the cross is level ground. It is why Jesus invites everyone to the communion table and why everyone is welcome and invited to ours.  It is [...]