Orthodox United Methodists

The word for the day is orthodox. I learned of how it is being used in the Methodist church from our Minister's wife. It is a much better term than conservative. Why is this the word of the day?  The United Methodist Church is facing some very tough decisions in the near future. Orthodox describes our local church and conference. The articles listed below represent a good summary of what has been going on since General Conference.

Orthodox

1. (of a person or their views, especially religious or political ones, or other beliefs or practices) conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved.

2. of the ordinary or usual type; normal.

synonyms: conservative, traditional, observant, devout, strict

The Un-tied Methodist Church

https://wtmcclendon.wordpress.com/2016/07/19/the-un-tied-methodist-church/

Seeing the Future

https://goodnewsmag.org/2018/05/seeing-the-future/

A Second Rise of Methodism

https://goodnewsmag.org/2018/05/a-second-rise-of-methodism/

United Methodists Form Wesleyan-Covenant Association

https://goodnewsmag.org/2016/06/united-methodists-form-wesleyan-covenant-association-3/

United Methodist Church News

The Judicial Council has ruled in favor of allowing other petitions besides the one the liberal bishops were pushing. We need to pray for the Lord to guide people in writing petitions that will bring about His will for the church. Petitions are due on July 8th. We pray for God to help those writing them to follow His will, and get them in on time.