Western Louisiana Bishop Authorizes, Then Rescinds, Virtual Consecration April 17, 2020 Features "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."
Methodists May Avoid Property Litigation While Splitting January 7, 2020 News Tentative agreement would settle all property issues around formation of a new conservative Methodist denomination.
U.K. Methodists Move Toward Same-Sex Marriage July 5, 2019 News 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 June 14, 2019 News Creating a carefully targeted "no-buy" list of companies doing business in Palestine.
Will Sex Affect Episcopal-Methodist Communion? May 30, 2019 News Some now worry full communion could become a casualty of tense, politically charged times in churches at risk of breaking apart.
‘The Next Faithful Step’ May 2, 2019 Clips, News Episcopal-United Methodist committee: “[W]e decided through deep and honest conversation to continue on this path toward full communion.”
Methodist-Moravian Unity Spreads April 20, 2018 News The Southern Province of the Moravian Church in North America has approved full communion with the United Methodist Church. The Northern Province will vote in June.
Methodists Host Dialogue October 19, 2017 Clips, News Episcopalians, United Methodists continue ecumenical talks and express dismay about Las Vegas shootings.
A Puzzling Editorial September 12, 2017 Letters Five ecumenists challenge TLC’s editorial on communion between the Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Church.
Obstacles to Full Communion July 10, 2017 News Episcopalians and Methodists negotiate their differences on sex, Communion, and pastoral freedom.
