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In Hawaii, a Clash Over Addressing Homelessness

In Honolulu, a parish and a longtime church leader are at odds over how to help those experiencing homelessness.

Deacons Presiding at the Altar?

“Grant that all those who do confess thy holy Name may agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity and...

A Step Toward Full Communion with the United Methodist Church

The Methodists have approved the deal, but there's more to do on the Episcopal side.

Methodists Approve Full Communion

The United Methodist Church’s General Conference has agreed by a 93 percent majority to accept a proposed full-communion agreement with the Episcopal Church.

Western Louisiana Bishop Authorizes, Then Rescinds, Virtual Consecration

"After a gracious conversation with the office of the Presiding Bishop,” Owensby wrote, “I understand that virtual consecration of elements at a physical or geographical distance from the Altar exceeds the recognized bounds set by our rubrics and inscribed in our theology of the Eucharist."

Communion in Chaos in the UMC

The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered United Methodist Churches throughout much of the United States. Over the past week Methodist pastors have made many difficult decisions. More are still to come.

The Difficult Work of Fellowship

Whatever we may prefer to call it — communion, fellowship, community — it is difficult work. Let’s be honest about that.

Methodists May Avoid Property Litigation While Splitting

Tentative agreement would settle all property issues around formation of a new conservative Methodist denomination.

U.K. Methodists Move Toward Same-Sex Marriage

The U.K. Methodists and the Church of England are in reversed roles from their counterparts in the United States.

Council Considers Palestine, Lay Pensions and More

Creating a carefully targeted "no-buy" list of companies doing business in Palestine.

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