America's 250th anniversary

"From Crown to Conferencing" is a resource created by the General Commission on Archives and History and the New York Conference of The UMC to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

On July 4, 2026, the United States of America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence that marks the begininng of the nation.

In a new video series from the General Commission on Archives and History, we reflect on the roles Methodists have played leading up to and after the Declaration of Independence was signed. The curriculum is designed for use by Sunday School classes, small groups, youth groups or individual study.

"From Crown to Conferencing: Methodism and the New Republic" is a collaboration between the General Commission on Archives and History and the New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.

Find the videos and discussion guides at YouTube and UM History Hub.

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"From Crown to Conferencing" is a resource created by the General Commission on Archives and History and the New York Conference of The UMC to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.

"From Crown to Conferencing: Methodism and the New Republic," produced to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Indepdendence, is a video resource that reflects on the roles Methodists have played leading up to and after this historic time.

More than 250 years ago, John Wesley wrote “A Calm Address to Our American Colonies” in an attempt to persuade the restless colonists not to rebel against Great Britain. Dr. Ashley Boggan and the Rev. Andy Oliver examine what Wesley’s warnings against false liberty, propaganda, rupture and moral decay mean for United Methodists today.

More than 250 years ago, John Wesley wrote “A Calm Address to Our American Colonies” in an attempt to persuade the restless colonists not to rebel against Great Britain. Dr. Ashley Boggan and the Rev. Andy Oliver examine what Wesley’s warnings against false liberty, propaganda, rupture and moral decay mean for United Methodists today.

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