Homepage
Latest News & Views
-
Helping Others Wasn't Just Something Harry "Hap" Hopkins Did, It's How He Lived His Life
Hurricane Milton claimed another victim in Harry "Hap" Hopkins, who died while helping with storm recovery. His First UMC-Orlando community is staggered by the death of a Christian servant always seeking to help someone. Read more
-
Teams Arrive to Help with Hurricane Cleanup in Holston Conference
Holston Conference disaster-relief workers have handed out about 5,000 buckets full of cleaning supplies since the remnants of Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of the southeastern U.S. in late September. Read more
-
Fresh Expressions Groups Respond to Hurricane Helene
Luke Edwards of the Western North Carolina Conference staff finds unprecedented destruction side-by-side with witnesses to resurrection in hurricane-ravaged towns. Read more
-
A Marathon of Relief and Recovery: Understanding the Three Phases of Disaster Response
Western North Carolina Conference communicator Aimee Yeager explains the three phases of a disaster and why it's important to commit to a marathon of assistance. Read more
-
University Rallies to Help Disaster Survivors
Students and faculty at United Methodist-related Wesleyan University-Philippines held several events to raise funds for those affected by recent disasters and climate change. Read more
Faith and Democracy
-
United Methodists Encouraged to Vote to Bring About 'Beloved Community'
Exercising their right to vote – not just for the coming presidential election but for state and local ballots as well – gives United Methodists the opportunity to bring about God's "beloved community," said panelists during an hour-long webinar. Read more
Oct 17, 2024
-
Race Matters
In ways we may not realize, race is and always has been a profoundly political thing – and Christianity does have and always has had an illuminating, true and helpful theological viewpoint on race. Read more
Oct 17, 2024
-
Reflections on Immigration
Around the world global migration is surging, primarily because of climate change, conflict and oppression. Unfortunately, the surge in migration has also put stress on receiving societies. However, God instructs believers to welcome migrants. Read more
Oct 15, 2024
-
United Methodists Vote for The Common Good
Michael DiMonte, lay leader of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Allison Park, Pa., and convener of St. Paul’s “Working for Justice” Ministry, offers a Christian perspective on engaging in political elections. Read more
Oct 14, 2024
-
Mike DuBose Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News
Ye Shall Know the Truth, And?
“Disinformation,” “rumors,” more accurately, lies related to storm relief, are rampant. In fact, the lies are so widespread that FEMA was forced to create a webpage to answer them. What can Christians do? Read more
Oct 14, 2024
-
U.S. Migration's Long History Challenges Christians in 2024
Some will celebrate Oct. 14 as Columbus Day, while others will observe Indigenous People's Day instead. Editor-at-large John W. Coleman looks at the history of US migration and its significance for Christians this election season. Read more
Oct 8, 2024
UMC Now
-
World Methodist Council's New President Talks About What Holds A Fracturing Church Together
A bishop in the United Methodist Church since 2012, Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett will lead an umbrella group of more than 80 Methodist denominations around the world. Read more
Oct 17, 2024
-
Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi AP
After UMC Approves Same-Sex Marriage, Unrest Breaks Out In Liberian Church
Protests broke out on Sunday at the New Georgia United Methodist Church in Monrovia, Liberia over the suspension of the Rev. Leo Mason, the church’s senior pastor and an outspoken critic of same-sex marriage. The protests spread to other churches Read more
Oct 17, 2024
-
BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN
Faith Meets Fantasy at Church-Owned Comics Store
Theology and comic books have for decades shared at least a passing acquaintance, well-known to enthusiasts. But now they are cohabitating at a church-owned comics store in Oklahoma City, writes Editor-at-Large John W. Coleman. Read more
-
Church Exits Influence Clergy Age Trends
Disaffiliations have led to reductions in the ranks of both older and younger elders. The report also identifies conferences that continue to have a relatively high percentage of younger clergy. Read more
Oct 9, 2024
-
Shutterstock
Pastors Need a 'Third Place' for Healthy Lives
A third place offers a respite from the pressures of ministry and the responsibilities of home. It's a space where pastors can simply be themselves, engage in hobbies, connect with friends, or simply enjoy solitude. Read more
Oct 8, 2024
Featured Articles
Rio Texas Receives $1.25 Million Grant for Children's Worship Initiative.
The Rio Texas Conference has received a $1,250,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish "Making Meaning Together," an initiative to nurture children in worship and prayer in partnership and collaboration with the Michigan Conference,. Read more
Oct 10, 2024
Northern Illinois Conference and Naperville Korean Breakaway Group Agree to Settlement
The Northern Illinois Conference in August signed a settlement with a breakaway faction of the former Naperville (Ill.) Korean United Methodist Church, amicably resolving a disagreement over the rightful ownership of the church. Read more
Oct 10, 2024
Join the Conversation
United Methodist Insight welcomes submissions from our readers and followers. Text may be included in the email body or as an attachment; MS Word files are preferred. Please limit articles to 1,000 words and include full name, contact information, and author's photo. Send your news and views on topics of interest to United Methodists to um-insight@as-tex.net.