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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 ...
Bishops urge Methodists to deny themselves for the sake of Gospel
February 12, 2018
2018 Lenten Message calls for more spiritual disciplines WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bishops of The United Methodist Church are calling on members of the denomination to deny themselves during the 2018 Lenten Season for the sake of the kingdom of Jesus Christ and to aside self-interest so that...
Recognizing 50 years of The United Methodist Church
February 09, 2018
The Indiana Conference Commission on Archives and History, in collaboration with, the Indiana United Methodist Historical Society, and the United Methodist Archives at DePauw University is encouraging all United Methodist churches in the Conference to remember and celebrate the 50-year ...
GBHEM partnership offers United Methodist students an innovative class on building sustainable and resilient communities
February 08, 2018
FROM GBHEM NASHVILLE, Tenn., February 8, 2018 – The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) has partnered with Oklahoma City University, the Oklahoma Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church and Mark Davies, Ph.D., to launch the Regional Hub for Leadership, ...
United Methodist Higher Education Foundation now accepting scholarship applications
January 31, 2018
A variety of scholarships are available for United Methodist students who need help with tuition expenses at United Methodist-related schools. Many have unique or specific criteria established by the donor. Some scholarships benefit students attending seminary or planning to serve in ...