Coming Back after Covid-19

We are on our way out of a global pandemic - pastor Stefan Forsbäck shares his thoughts and experiences on how to be church in a new reality, their challenges, and their commitment to focus on the vision.

Stefan is the pastor of Åbo UMC a vibrant and young church in the heart of Åbo Finland. This multicultural church attracts many students and are known for their hospitality, small groups, and contemporary worship.

ABOUT US

The Nordic and Baltic episcopal area covers 7 countries Denmark,Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. We speak 9 official languages and use English as a common language.

Bishop Christian Alsted gives oversight to pastors, deacons, local churches, schools, hospitals, seminaries and diaconal institutions in the area.

United Methodists hold to the historic doctrines of the Christian faith. We value the intellect and modern science, at the same time we see the Bible as the authoritative guide for faith and practice. Methodists recognize that the world is not always black and white. We are willing to ask questions and to wrestle with difficult issues, and we do so with grace and compassion.

Methodists emphasize personal faith, lived out in concrete ways in the world. We value well-informed and passionate preaching, worship that is lively, and small groups where people can grow in faith.

WORLD NEWS

Conference online document altered

A Dakotas Conference’s online Q&A about General Conference had answers maliciously changed, Bishop Lanette Plambeck says.

Following the news at General Conference

United Methodist Communications and United Methodist News have been preparing for the challenge of covering and publicizing developments of the long-delayed General Conference. Here’s how interested people can track the historic event, set for April 23-May 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Courageous Conversations at General Conference

The Courageous Conversations project began in 2015 with the goal of equipping churches with tools to facilitate learning opportunities on any subject.

Bishops urged to prepare for seismic shift

United Methodist Council of Bishops President Thomas J. Bickerton sees potential for big changes coming out of General Conference — including an end to the denomination’s bans related to LGBTQ people. Bishops, he said, will have a role to play in what comes next.

Big changes proposed for clergy retirement

Wespath, The United Methodist Church’s pension and benefits agency, is asking General Conference to authorize a new retirement program for U.S. clergy.

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