Global Methodist Church

‘Several hundred’ Nigerian congregations will remain UMC: bishop

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‘Several hundred’ Nigerian congregations will remain UMC: bishop

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Friday, August 09, 2024 A procession of United Methodist bishops leads the opening worship at the 2024 United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. | Mike DuBose/UM News The United Methodist Church says there are hundreds of congregations in Nigeria that won’t be leaving the denomination over its … Read more

Methodist denominations dispute who controls Nigerian Church

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Methodist denominations dispute who controls Nigerian Church

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Wednesday, August 07, 2024 During the opening worship service of the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 23, 2024, five United Methodist bishops from around the world celebrate communion with participants. | Paul Jeffrey, UM News The mostly theologically liberal United Methodist Church and the … Read more