Beautiful, booming new sounds are piping through the sanctuary at Kingswood United Methodist Church in Buffalo Grove, Ill., thanks to a special organ that needed a home. In April 2018, Saint Thomas United Methodist Church in Glen Ellyn closed its doors after more than 50 years in ministry.
Read MoreThis Sunday and in the weeks to come United Methodist pastors everywhere will be addressing their congregations about the decisions of General Conference 2019. Church members will have different reactions to the decisions and may have questions about how this will affect them or their congregation. Here are some talking points pastors may find helpful as they prepare to preach and lead discussions.
Read MoreThe long-awaited Special Session of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church in St. Louis, Mo., has finished its work. The three days were very painful for people who attended or watched at home via livestream. The pain inflicted upon our LGBTQI members, friends and families was intense. But there was also pain in seeing the deep divide among the delegates. Likewise, many of us feel this doesn’t reflect the United Methodist Church’s doctrine on grace.
Read MoreGeneral Conference maintains language on ordination of LGBTQI persons, same-gender marriages in The United Methodist Church.
Read MoreMore than a dozen youth and leaders traveled to St. Louis to experience the Special Session of General Conference firsthand.
Read MoreAfter approving the Traditional Plan in the morning, General Conference delegates spent the afternoon debating and ultimately voting against the One Church Plan and the Simple Plan.
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