Best of the Blogs
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GC 2012: Looking Back
The Rev. Dan R. Dick examines the 2012 General Conference and ponders what its results hold for the future of The United Methodist Church.
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Stop the Blame Game
The Rev. Christy Thomas contends that just because bishops have special duties, they shouldn't be absolved of their responsibility for the membership decline of The United Methodist Church in the United States.
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The UMC's General Conference wonk-fest
The Rev. Dalton Rushing replies to the Rev. Andy Langford's open letter regarding the failures of the 2012 General Conference
Changing the World
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A Community Comes Together
Efforts by Crystal Lake UMC in Ellington, CT, to expand its food pantry bring its community together in common purpose.
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Maryland UMC Aids Homicide Victim's Family
St. Paul UMC in Kensington, MD, stages a car wash to raise money for the support of the six children of a murdered mother.
Around the Web
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A Testimony to the Holy Spirit at GC2012
The Rev. Taylor Burton-Edwards, part of the General Conference worship team, recounts worship experiences in which he perceived God's Holy Spirit at work during the contentious 2012 session in Tampa, Fla.
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The Death and Life of Wesley in the Church
John Meunier ruminates on an essay by William Abraham on the signifcance of John Wesley for today's church.
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Christianity After Religion: A Review
The Rev. Bob Cornwall reviews Diana Butler Bass' latest book, "Christianity After Religion," which looks at the changes that are affecting the future of religion in America.
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Bishop Patronizes a Continent
The Rev. Talbot Davis of Charlotte, NC, criticizes a recent column by United Methodist Bishop Minerva Carcano regarding her views on the 2012 General Conference.
Features
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My Twelve Fundamentals of Christian Faith
The Rev. Morgan Guyton crafts a list of 12 fundamental concepts for Christian faith in the 21st century.
May 11, 2012 by Morgan Guyton in Issues
UMNS photo by Mike DuBose.
An Open Letter to United Methodists
The Rev. Andy Langford, a member of the Connectional Table, asserts that the 13 United Methodist general agencies are sapping the denomination's vitality.
May 16, 2012 by Andy Langford in Perspectives (9 Comments)
UMNS Photo by Kathleen Barry
Harbinger of Change
Veteran observer Cynthia B. Astle analyzes the overarching forces from the 2012 General Conference that will shape the future of The United Methodist Church.
May 15, 2012 by Cynthia B. Astle in Issues (3 Comments)
UMNS Photo by Mike DuBose
Making GCSRW more accessible to all
M. Garlinda Burton, general secretary of the General Commission on Status and Role of Women, reflects on how positive and negative feedback from the 2012 General Conference will be used by her agency.
May 16, 2012 in Perspectives