During these 40 days before Easter, Christians often focus on the “giving up” rather than focusing on what God infuses into their lives and spirits during this period of devotion. Many of our Member Churches have provided links to Lenten and Easter resources to help enrich this time. We share a few of those with you […]
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ As we enter the second month of the year and count down to the 21st World Methodist Conference in Houston, the common expressions; “time flies” and “so much to do, so little time” takes on new meaning for the Programme Committee and staff at Lake Junaluska. I am glad […]
Hotel Reservation Link Available We are happy to announce that the hotel reservation link is now available for those registering for the 21st World Methodist Conference and related Pre-Events! After registering for the conference, you will be directed to the reservation website, or you may go directly to www.worldmethodistconference.com/lodging. Bible Study Leader Highlight Bishop João Carlos […]
On 2 February 2016, the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Richard Allen, was honored with a United States Postal Service stamp. The unveiling ceremony was held at Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church in Philadelphia, Penn., the church founded by Allen. Attending the ceremony were church and local leaders including Bishop John R. Bryant, senior […]
This is a joint press release from the Conference of European Churches, Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe, and the World Council of Churches. The Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) and the World Council of Churches (WCC) have published a revised and updated edition of their joint study, Mapping Migration: Mapping Churches’ Responses […]
By Phileas Jusu Shock, apprehension and confusion gripped the city of Magburaka in northern Sierra Leone when a 22-year-old resident’s positive Ebola test result was made public nearly three days after she died and was given normal burial, including washing of the corpse. The news came less than 24 hours after the World Health Organization […]
12 January 2016 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the founding of The Center for Music and Worship in the Black Church Experience (CMWBCE), a one-of-a-kind in North America. The mission of the center is to provide training in the sacred music of the Black church and beyond to musicians and worship leaders for […]
From Alwan Masih General Secretary, Synod of the Church of North India Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We have just received the blessings of celebrating Christmas – the birth of Jesus, who brought to us the message of ‘love of God’ and […]
By The Very Rev Opeyemi Awe Interim General Secretary, AMC Contagious is the best word to express the feeling with which Heads of Methodist Churches across Africa, representing Methodist families in the Sub regions received the proposal for the ratification of the proposal for the formation of Africa Methodist Council at the Heads of Churches Summit which […]
By Rev Dr Tim Macquiban Director, Methodist Ecumenical Office in Rome The Rev Dr Tim Macquiban, Director of the Methodist Ecumenical Office Rome, writes at the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity his reflections on a momentous week. “This has been another significant week for us in Rome as Methodists and other […]
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