In the Church
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World Conference Spotlights Methodism ‘On the Move’
Representatives from Wesleyan-rooted denominations worldwide, including United Methodists, traveled to Sweden for the World Methodist Conference. The four-day conference began with a well-known hymn that originated in Sweden. Read more
Sep 5, 2024
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Commission Co-sponsors AfroLatinidad Workshop Series
The General Commission on Religion and Race has partnered with The Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry to present a compelling webinar series on "Understanding AfroLatinidad," the cohort of Black persons within Spanish-speaking communities. Read more
Sep 5, 2024
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Evangelical Church Disciplines
The Evangelical and Brethren traditions of The United Methodist Church incorporated both belief and behavior in their writings. Read more
Sep 3, 2024
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Practicing Faith
When Your Church is Broken
The world is full of people who have had their hearts broken in church. You might be, too. And let’s be honest, this happens in every church community on a regular basis. It has been this way from the very beginning of the church. Read more
Sep 5, 2024
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'Too Important to Let It Slip Away': College Ministers Concerned About Future Support
Leaders of Holston Conference's five Wesley Foundations express concern about the future of their ministries, especially as the denomination downsizes. Wesley Foundation leaders share how their ministries make disciples and change lives. Read more
Sep 3, 2024
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United Methodists Connect Across Divides to Bring Kindness into U.S. Election Season
Motivated in part by their own experiences of division as well as the political polarization across the country, United Methodist churches and annual (regional) conferences have independently developed peace-building programs for election season. Read more
Aug 26, 2024
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Faith Abounds at the Democratic National Convention, But Don't Be Surprised
The DNC's faith-fueled messaging may have surprised some conservatives, but it’s hardly news to anyone who kept a close eye on liberals over the past decade or so. The Democratic Party remains majority religious and majority Christian. Read more
Aug 22, 2024
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Ordained Ministry
WORDS—Only When Necessary
There are many ways to convey the messages and meaning of scripture, and not all of them require words, says the Rev. Dr. Jacqueline K. Thompson. Read more
Sep 4, 2024
Like Mother, Like Son
A time-honor Japanese phrase that his 101-year-old mother repeats helps the Rev. Jack Shitama deal with frustrations of everyday life. Read more
Sep 3, 2024
Local Church
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Please Don’t Make Me Stand: Welcoming Introverts into the Church
Introverts can be described as people who draw their energy from having time alone and enjoy spending time being by themselves or in small groups. They may get overwhelmed by new situations or large groups of people. focus on one Read more
Feb 14, 2024
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Checking the Door
Disability expert Leo Yates describes how to accommodate hearing-impaired people and those with deafness when it comes to audible signals. Read more
Feb 14, 2024
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Church Members Dial In for Fellowship
Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, provides Sunday worship service through the church’s conference phone line so participants who can’t attend in person can stay connected. Read more
Feb 14, 2024
Finance and Administration
Zimbabwe Bishop: Immigration Incident in Nigeria Was for Safety, Not Visa Dispute
New details have recast the apparent immigration detention of United Methodist Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa in Nigeria as a security measure to protect the cleric rather than an arrest over a visa conflict. Read more
Aug 28, 2024
UMC Bishops Mourn Death of Rev. Bruce Robbins, Former Christian Unity Executive
Rev. Bruce Robbins is remembered as an international leader for Christian unity of vision who mentored many ecumenists. Read more
Aug 22, 2024
Women's Status Commission Opens Top Executive Search
Call for applications follows retirement announcement from current chief executive Dawn Wiggins Hare. Read more
Aug 26, 2024
