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By Rev. Joseph F. DiPaolo March 8, 2022 President Abraham Lincoln was once taken to task by a congressional ally for changing a policy position. “Mr. President, you have changed your mind entirely within a short time.” Convinced that recent events and new information required a change of heart, Lincoln replied, “Yes, I have, and …

A Day Older and Wiser: Why I Resigned from the Commission on General Conference Read More »

By Sarah Putman March 4, 2022 It was rather a given that in light of the attacks and horrific events happening in our neighboring country, we as a church community would respond in whatever ways we could. It started with prayer long before people even began leaving the country. As the Lord has blessed us …

Romanian Friends Respond to Ukrainian War Refugees Read More »

March  3, 2022 Today, following The United Methodist Church’s decision to postpone its General Conference (scheduled for August 29 to September 6, 2022) for the third time, the Global Methodist Church has announced it will officially launch on May 1, 2022. The Wesleyan Covenant Association’s Global Council wholeheartedly endorsed its decision. Here is the statement …

Wesleyan Covenant Association Endorses Decision to Launch the Global Methodist Church Read More »

March 1, 2022 Laity, clergy, and local churches that are members of the Wesleyan Covenant Association (WCA) shape the decisions of the WCA in two significant ways. First, they elect delegates from their regional chapters to attend the association’s Global Legislative Assembly (GLA), and second, they nominate persons the assembly delegates elect to serve on …

Nominees Sought for WCA Council Class of 2024 Read More »

February 25, 2022 The Wesleyan Covenant Association is pleased to announce that the Rev. Rob Renfroe, President of Good News Magazine, will address its Sixth Global Gathering – More Than Conquerors – in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, May 7, 2022. “Rob has been at the center of so much that has happened among theologically conservative …

Rob Renfroe Set to Open More Than Conquerors, the WCA’s Sixth Global Gathering Read More »

By Ryan Danker February 18, 2022 I still remember the first time I realized that Wesleyans believe Holy Communion is more than an act of remembrance. Growing up, I can’t say that I thought about it – we rarely celebrated Communion in my church – I probably thought that as a Protestant, I couldn’t believe …

John Wesley on Holy Communion Read More »

By Keith Boyette February 11, 2022  In recent weeks, there has been a notable increase in anxiety across The United Methodist Church. There is no mystery as to the reason. Will we or will we not have a General Conference from August 29-September 6, 2022? The Commission on General Conference (COGC) met on January 26. …

Where There’s a Will There’s a Way Read More »

By Walter Fenton February 4, 2022 While the vast majority of theologically conservative United Methodist local churches are waiting to part ways with their denomination once the General Conference adopts a plan of separation later this year, others are not. This past Sunday, Frazer Church, one of the largest congregations in the Alabama-West Florida Annual …

A Better Way Read More »

By Angela Pleasants January 28, 2022 I am an avid hiker. My passion for hiking began in high school when my advanced biology class explored the Great Smoky Mountains to examine various species of lichen, mushrooms, and insects. The greatest joy on a hike is looking at the wonders of God’s creation. When I find …

All Who Wander Are Not Lost Read More »

By Scott Pattison January 25, 2022 When we embark upon a journey with family, friends, or colleagues we almost always have a destination in mind. And as important as that destination is, along the way we have the opportunity to strengthen existing relationships and build new ones. Last year, a small group of members from …

Nehemiah Journey Begins Its Second Generation Read More »