Press Releases & Announcements
Students Encouraged to Stay “Rooted” During 2019 Back to School Rally
Middle school, high school, and college students from communities around [...]
Diverse Group of United Methodists Explores Separation
HERNDON, VA: A group of theologically diverse United Methodists met [...]
Metzlers Retiring, White to Serve in New Role
Details for Darlene's transition is in progress. The Metzlers officially retire November 22.
Improper Voting at GC2019 Voids Key Vote
The Commission on General Conference met, August 7-9, behind closed doors to discuss findings from an investigation.
UMC Bishops Call for Discipleship; Urge End to White Supremacy, Xenophia
August 6, 2019 For Immediate Release UMC bishops call for [...]
Council of Bishops Invites Applications for Two Ecumenical Programs
The programs include the three 2020 Local Initiatives Grants, each for $1,000.
Central Conference Bishops Convene Group to Address Impasse
There was a consensus that the Holy Spirit is at work in the Church.
Bishops Call for New Ways of Embodying Unity Through Mission, Relationships
Following a meeting of the COB Executive Committee, COB President Ken Carter issues a statement on unity in the Church.
UMCOR Calls United Methodists to Sunday of Solidarity for Suffering Children
United Methodists are asked to designate June 30 as a day for recognizing and praying for children at U.S.-Mexico border.
UMC Bishops Pose Five Questions to Judicial Council on Traditional Plan
The COB has identified numerous issues regarding the Traditional Plan that need to be addressed.