United Methodist Insight
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United Methodist Insight seeks to provide information and perspectives for concerned United Methodists and decision-makers who will shape the future of The United Methodist Church and the communities in which they live and serve. A news-and-views forum for United Methodist leaders and influencers to discern communally God's will for the global United Methodist Church.
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Motorized scooters overpower mobility challenges as attendees dash around General Conference. The use of various devices ensures delegates participate comfortably in events at the 10-day assembly ..read more
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On the last day of General Conference, the Rev. Dr. Stan Copeland challenges so-called "traditionalist" forces who claim to speak for all Africa United Methodists ..read more
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So much has happened in legislation, over and over again unshackling and unbinding The United Methodist Church from its painful past. Through this series of Wesley Bros Comics, Charlie Baber processes with you and satirizes our processes ..read more
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Celebrating the fall of the UMC's official discrimination against LGBTQ persons, Insight Editor Cynthia B. Astle recalls her 35 years of experience reporting on the church's stance against homosexuality ..read more
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The church’s top legislative body on May 2 voted to remove the denomination's stance that declared "homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching ..read more
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Delegates to the United Methodist General Conference voted April 30 for church investment managers to exclude the bonds of three countries – Israel, Turkey, and Morocco – that are holding subject populations under prolonged military occupation ..read more
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New missionaries were commissioned and the final part of the Revised Social Principles was adopted by delegates on Day 9 of the United Methodist General Conference ..read more
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Charlie Baber continues his cartoon commentary on the postponed 2020 General Conference ..read more
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The Rev. Dr. Rebekah Miles, a theology professor at a UMC-related seminary, says the support of Reconciling Ministries Network sustained her through the church's "brutal" just resolution process after she officiated at her lesbian daughter's wedding ..read more
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Many celebrants rejoicing over the removal of the ban on LGBTQ clergy also thought about friends and colleagues who left the denomination because of the ban. Not everyone welcomed the development ..read more