General Conference 2019
UMC Now
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Giving Dips in 2024 Ahead of Smaller Budget
The new 2025-2028 denominational budget took effect in January, and the denomination’s financial leaders think it is more in line with current giving capacity. A new campaign called United in Impact aims to show the importance of giving to the UMC. Read more
Feb 6, 2025
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Archives and History Sets Big Plans
A change in how the United Methodist Commission on Archives and History is funded will make planning projects easier in the new quadrennium. Top executive Ashley Boggan has a slate of ambitious plans for the near and far futures. Read more
Feb 6, 2025
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Communications Agency Restructures for Church’s New Day
United Methodist Communications has restructured amid deep budget cuts and the denomination’s changing communication needs. The agency is prioritizing technological innovation and partnerships to create a stronger voice for the UMC. Read more
Feb 6, 2025
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Micah 6:8 Pledge Draws More Than 2,600 to Faith, Community
United Women in Faith's Micah 6:8 pledge carries reassurance of continuing beloved traditions and hope for creating a future of spiritual support, leadership development and ongoing mission. Read more
Feb 5, 2025
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Effort to Reimagine Discipline Moves Forward
United Methodist leaders are evaluating what portions of the Book of Discipline apply worldwide and what can be adapted in the church’s different geographic regions. Read more
Feb 4, 2025
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Committee Begins Theological Work
The UMC's Standing Committee on Faith and Order is composed of bishops and scholars who guide the denomination in thinking theologically about the denomination's identity and practice in today's world. Read more
Feb 4, 2025
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'Solidarity with the Sojourner' Webinar Scheduled
The webinar will provide an in-depth overview of the current U.S. immigration landscape and explore the challenges immigrant communities face and the policies shaping their lives. Read more
Feb 3, 2025