Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church

Bishops: Read "Renewed Creation" letter during Advent

November 20, 2009

In a statement that says, “We cannot help the world until we change our way of being in it,” the bishops of The United Methodist Church announced a significant call to all United Methodists, ecumenical ... more

Bishops urge troop pullout

November 16, 2009

LAKE JUNALULSKA, N.C. (UMNS) -- As President Barack Obama considers new military strategy for Afghanistan, at least 77 United Methodist bishops are praying he will withdraw troops by the end of 2010. “We believe there ... more

Churches respond to Ft. Hood shootings

November 7, 2009

(UMNS) First United Methodist Church in Killeen, Texas, immediately opened its chapels for prayer after a gunman opened fire at nearby Fort Hood Nov. 5, killing more than a dozen people. The church, where much ... more