- Why We Will Be in Charlotte
By Thomas Lambrecht Two recent stories from United Methodist News deserve a response. The first was a news article about
- Unpacking Disaffiliation
By Thomas Lambrecht By my count, as of December 31, 2023, 7,651 churches have disaffiliated from The United Methodist Church
- The UM Church Adjusts to Fewer Bishops
By Thomas Lambrecht In the aftermath of losing one-fourth of its congregations and members in the U.S., The United Methodist
- Extending Disaffiliation Options
By Thomas Lambrecht The main agenda items for the Renewal and Reform Coalition at the 2024 General Conference meeting in
- “Mainstream UMC” Condemns Nigerian Bishop
By Thomas Lambrecht In a recent fundraising piece, the self-identified centrist caucus group “Mainstream UMC” condemned the United Methodist bishop