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GwenGlobal Methodist Church Condemns Killing of 3 United Methodist Members in Nigeria
The Global Methodist Church (GMC) has condemned the killing of three members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Nigeria, expressing deep sorrow over the violence and calling...
Pastor Rowland Seth Buck of St. Mark’s Global Methodist Church Killed in Bicycle Accident
Pastor Rowland Seth Buck of St. Mark’s Global Methodist Church in Louisville, Tennessee, was killed in a tragic bike accident on August 26, 2025. He was 61 years...
Woodlands Boy Scout Troop Says Church Asked It to Vacate Over LGBTQ Policies
A Woodlands-based Boy Scout troop is seeking a new charter organization after Christ Church United Methodist officials requested the troop vacate their facilities. The troop, Troop 889, has...
Methodist Churches in Fresno Celebrate New LGBTQ+ Inclusion Policies
Methodist churches in Fresno and Clovis can now ordain LGBTQ+ clergy and perform same-sex weddings, marking a significant shift in policy. This change follows the United Methodist Church’s...
Global Methodist Church of Nigeria Loses Bid for Jalingo Church Property as Court Dismisses Case on Jurisdictional Grounds
The Global Methodist Church of Nigeria (GMCN) has faced a setback in its legal attempt to claim a disputed church property in Jalingo, Taraba State. The Upper Area...
Breakaway Texas UMC Megachurch Launches New Methodist Collegiate Denomination
White’s Chapel, a large United Methodist congregation in a wealthy Dallas suburb, has voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. The church, which regularly draws more than...
Global Methodists in Liberia Granted Legal Control of Disputed Properties
The Global Methodist Church Liberia has been awarded legal control of disputed properties in Ganta City, following a court decision that lifted restrictions on the church’s activities. The...
United Methodist Church and SMU Resolve Legal Dispute Over Governance and Denominational Ties
United Methodist leaders and Southern Methodist University have reached an agreement that resolves their long-standing legal dispute over the university’s relationship with the denomination. The resolution, announced March...
Global Methodist Church Reports Growth, Holds General Conference in Africa
Global Methodist Church leaders gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, for its second General Conference, marking significant growth and progress for the denomination. The event, held from August 30...
