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United Methodist Bishops recommend a Way Forward
May 04, 2018
For immediate release May 4, 2018 United Methodist Bishops Recommend a Way Forward CHICAGO – United Methodist bishops, meeting in Chicago, engaged in a prayerful process to ...
How your local church can observe Heritage Sunday, May 20, 2018
May 03, 2018
The Commission on Archives and History of the Indiana Conference encourages local churches to observe Heritage Sunday, May 20, 2018. This could be a project for the local church historian, church history committee, or any person or group in the church who feels called to help lead this ...
GBHEM announces CONNECT ANEW: A strategy to evolve to meet the leadership needs of the Church
April 26, 2018
From GBHEM.org NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 26, 2018 – Through the vision, “generations of thriving, diverse and compassionate Christian leaders for The United Methodist Church and the world,” the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) announced the launch of the CONNECT ...
United Methodist Youth Home dedicates new facility for at-risk boys
April 26, 2018
By Travis Johnson Director of Development United Methodist Youth Home The United Methodist Youth Home (UMYH) celebrated one of its most significant accomplishments in the ministry’s 39-year history Sunday, April 15. Close to 100 guests joined in the celebration of the Grand Opening ...
Thousands of United Methodists to join in rally against racism
March 13, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2018 Bishop Ough, thousands of United Methodists to join in a rally against racism WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin ...
Second Lenten study conversation encourages local church discussions
March 05, 2018
The second 2018 Bishop’s Lenten Study conversation via Facebook Live, guided by Dr. Adolf Hansen’s most recent book, “Is it time?” focused not only on the importance of seeking an inclusive church, but also, how we utilize ideas shared in the book to help push the conversation towards ...
DISASTER RESPONSE: 18 Indiana counties declared disaster emergency areas
March 01, 2018
Due to the recent heavy rainfall throughout the state of Indiana, Governor Eric Holcomb has declared 11 counties as disaster emergency areas. In both Porter and Jasper counties, flooding is directly correlated to the rise of the Kankakee River. Other counties impacted include Carroll, ...
Commission on a Way Forward clarifies values as it presents two sketches to bishops
February 28, 2018
DALLAS - What is Christ’s way forward for doing mission and ministry in the worldwide United Methodist Church? That is the question bishops pondered during their February meeting in Dallas this week as they received an updated report from the Commission on a Way Forward. In the report ...
Reece will lead Indiana Church Development
February 26, 2018
INDIANAPOLIS - Bishop Julius C. Trimble is pleased to announce the selection of Emily Reece, of Whitestown, Ind., as the Director of Church Development beginning April 2, 2018. Reece will succeed the Rev. Steven P. Clouse, who received an appointment to Liberty United Methodist Church in ...
UMC bishops mourn victims of Florida shootings
February 15, 2018
In the wake of the school shooting in Florida, the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has issued a statement of grief, mourning the victims of the shootings and called for prayers of repentance from the culture of death and cycle of violence. The statement issued by ...