The United Methodist Church says they have the authority to close churches who leave the denomination, but several are willing to put that to the test.

First United Methodist Church, Shickshinny, will host the 20th Community Choirfest on Sunday, June 22 at 6 p.m. This year’s concert is titled “Peace Like a River” and will feature both ...

For the first time in 91 years, the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church convenes in Pensacola, home of "the mother church of Florida Methodism." The group will gather to ...

First United Methodist Church in Shickshinny will host the 20th Annual Community Choirfest at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 22. This year’s concert is titled “Peace Like a River” and will feature both … ...

HIGH Court Judge Justice Munangati Manongwa has granted an interim order that prohibits the United Methodist Church from continuing to host church services and other functions at its property in ...

In the Academy Award nominated movie Conclave, the newly elected Pope speaks about the role of the Church: “It is not about the past, or about tradition. It is about what we do next!” This line has ...

The Methodist Church of Southern Africa has been accused of taking bread from the mouth of one of its preachers, but it says there is nothing untoward in Reverend Zole Mlombi not being appointed ...

The musical includes songs from artists such as Queen, Adele, Guns and Roses, Sia and Paul Simon. Audience members are offered a pint as part of the performance. Originally created by Nic Doodson and ...

27 churches across south Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, including six area churches, are set to be closed after a vote made on Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Alabama-West Florida ...

The church's followers, mostly from Springtown's population of 4,181, complimented both First Methodist and the actors online. "Awesome I love that show," read one comment. "So cool!

Under Rev. Kenneth Chalker, the church began an advertising campaign in 1986 to attract new members. In 1994 membership was around 500 members, 90% of whom live in the suburbs. Since 1989 First Church ...

Reedy Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is often referred to as the Mother Church of Texas, a place where the enslaved would gather to worship. "When you walk into Reedy Chapel, there's a ...