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UM Leaders concerned about bishops' role in restructure
Will bishops have too much power under the new structure?

Pan-Methodists celebrate together
Linda Bloom blogs about the historical worship service between the members of the 6 Pan-Methodists denominations during the 2012 General Conference.

Churches transform problems into opportunities
Trinity UMC meets neighbors through trash program.

How Can UMs Help Central and Southern Europe? - part 3
The Episcopal Fund plays a vital role in Central and Southern Europe's Episcopal Area.

Central and Southern European churches face challenge - part 2
The Episcopal Fund plays a vital role in Central and Southern Europe's Episcopal Area.

Central and Southern Europe church provides vibrant witness - part 1
The Episcopal Fund plays a vital role in Central and Southern Europe's Episcopal Area.

When keeping Sabbath, simply rest
Bishop Lee talks about setting aside time for rest.

Racism still stings, bishop tells King
Bishop Woodie W. White, writes his annual “birthday letter” to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in which he reflects on the progress of racial equality in the United States.

Pennsylvania Bishops Voice Strong Opposition to Liquor Privatization
House Proposal is 'Ill-Advised...No Social Benefit' for PA Residents says United Methodists Bishops.

War-torn Cote d'Ivoire welcomes UMC leaders
United Methodist Bishops journey to the Ivory Coast to meet with African leaders about giving support as they rebuild their country.

GCFA recommends reduction in Bishops funding for 2013-16
The 2013-16 budget request for the Episcopal Fund represents about a 4 percent decline from the previous four years.

Bishops vow to uphold same-sex union ban
Council of Bishops’ letter is first response after statements by United Methodist clergy willing to bless such unions and by clergy opposed.

Clergy, laity push bishops on gay union ban
Hundreds of clergy and laity send letters pressuring Bishops to uphold publicly the denomination’s ban on homosexuality marriages.

Bishops endorse church restructure proposals
Council of Bishops vote to change structure of the church and its agencies.

UM Top Leaders discuss church's mission
Council of Bishops are called to reclaim church's mission.

Bishop urges fight against racism
Bishop urges eradication of racism in the U.S. and the church.

UM Bishop supports fight against child killer
Bishop campaigns to wipe out killer disease of African children.

Greater Leadership is needed from UM Bishops
Strong leadership is needed if denomination is to survive.

A circle of protection
UM Bishop fight budget cuts for the poor in Congress.

Bishops discuss full-time Presidency
Bishops meet to decide future presidency structure.

General Agency to close by 2013
Bishops vote to merge agency into work of Council of Bishops.

Homosexuality debate heats up
Church divided on scriptural command.

Retired bishops urge end to gay clergy ban
UM Bishops can't agree on homosexuality issues.

Bishop Carcaño crosses Mexican Border
UM Bishop's group offer blankets and health kits to immigrants.

Annual Conference hosts Bishop’s Day
Conference events focused on ministry with the poor.

Bishop’s letter to King finds surge in racism
Retired Bishop Woodie White pens his annual letter to Martin Luther King, Jr.

EF: Bishops oppose racism, back immigration reform
Bishops creates New Year's Resolution Campaign to stamp out racism.

EF: African bishops urge theological education - Mar. 2011
African Bishops asks council of Bishops for help in training pastors in their countries.

EF: Bishops react to homosexuality statement - Feb. 2011
Retired Bishops support a call to lift ban on gay clergy.

EF: Bishops face challenge on same-sex unions - Feb. 2011
Bishops continue to face challenges concerning same sex unions.

EF: Bishop Nhiwatiwa inaugurates Wesleyan Mobile College - Jan. 2011
Bishop Eben Kanukayi Nhiwatiwa visits growing congregation in Zimbabwe Episcopal Area.

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