Methodist
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GwenRetired Pastor and Financial Expert Jack D. Burks Dies at 75
Jack D. Burks, a retired wealth manager and pastor, passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 75. He was a resident of Fishers, Indiana. Born...
United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana Reports $269 Million in Assets Under Management and $8.4 Million in Grants Awarded in 2025
The ministry of the church does not happen by accident. It happens because someone gives. This message was central to the report presented by Chris Spencer, President of...
Methodist leaders gather in El Salvador to focus on justice, peace, and joy
The World Methodist Council convened in El Salvador from August 12 to 16, bringing together approximately 200 voting delegates from around the globe. The meeting, held under the...
First United Methodist Church in Frankfort hosts Frankfort High School students and staff after fire closes school building
First United Methodist Church in Frankfort, Ky., has provided temporary space for Frankfort High School students and staff following a fire that closed the school building. The incident...
United Methodist Church Announces 2026 Leadership Gathering in Calgary, Alberta
The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops has announced the location for the 2026 Leadership Gathering. The event will be held at Knox United Church in Calgary, Alberta,...
Highland Park United Methodist Church Considers Vote on Denomination Membership
The Highland Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC) is considering a congregational vote on whether to remain part of the United Methodist Church (UMC). During an Oct. 11 Town...
Asbury Theological Seminary Removed from United Methodist Church’s Approved School List Over Same-Sex Marriage Stance
Asbury Theological Seminary, a longstanding Kentucky-based evangelical institution, has been removed from the list of approved schools for United Methodist candidates for ordained ministry. The decision, announced by...
Highland Park UMC Releases Statement on Legal Dispute with United Methodist Church
Highland Park United Methodist Church has released a statement addressing the legal dispute with the United Methodist Church, detailing its rationale for revising its governing documents. The revisions,...
Judge Rules in Favor of Harvest Church in Property Dispute with United Methodist Church
Judge Chris Richardson ruled in favor of Harvest Church in a property dispute with the United Methodist Church, determining that Harvest established ownership of the Fortner Street property....
