The Rev. Russell E. Richey, who died Jan. 19, was praised by colleagues, friends and former students as an amiable yet exacting historian who steered scholarly research of the denomination toward sources beyond the minutes of General Conference.
With the U.S. election approaching, the United Methodist Board of Church and Society’s Election Toolkit guides members of the denomination on the values they should keep in mind as they decide who gets their vote.
Amid breakaways from The United Methodist Church, the World Methodist Council formalized its application process for new members. The group also addressed international conflicts.
