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Cultural items exhibited in tabletop displays by church members...

Displaying diversity: Aurora Methodists showcase congregants’ cultures.

Heritage Sunday at Wesley UMC
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 23, 2019 — Showcasing ethnic food and cultural artifacts from 10 countries, congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated Heritage Sunday Sept. 22. Lekha CristanujayaRead More

United Methodist court upholds Traditional Plan’s ban on LGBTQ clergy, same sex marriage

United Methodist Traditional Plan
by: Emily McFarlan MillerCHICAGO, April 26, 2019 (RNS) — The United Methodist Church’s top court has upheld much of the Traditional Plan approved earlier this year, continuing the global denomination’sRead More

United Methodists pass Traditional Plan, keep ban on LGBTQ clergy, same-sex marriage

Vocal audience during passage of Traditional Plan at UMCGC.
by: Emily McFarlan Miller ST. LOUIS, Feb 26, 2019 (RNS) — Delegates to a special session of the United Methodist Church decided Tuesday (Feb. 26) to strengthen the denomination’s banRead More

But as a lifelong Methodist, he said, he saw an unmistakable change in the attitudes of the delegates at the special session in St. Louis.

Bishop Will Willimon on why no plan can unite United Methodists

Will Willimon discusses UMC future.
by: Yonat Shimron Feb 26, 2019 (RNS) — Will Willimon, a prominent theologian and a retired bishop of the United Methodist Church’s North Alabama Conference, has some choice words forRead More

But that doesn't mean the proposal is dead, according to supporters.

United Methodist committee rejects One Church Plan, which would allow LGBT clergy

United Methodist vote on plans.
by: Emily McFarlan Miller, Feb 25, 2019 ST. LOUIS (RNS) — In a surprise, the plan recommended by the United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops was rejected Monday (Feb. 25)Read More