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Church leaders pray during a presentation on the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund at the denomination’s 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Fla. From left are the Rev. Donald Messer, the Rev. J. Kabamba Kiboko, Bishop Ivan Abrahams, the Rev. Allan A. Casuco, the Rev. Lorenza Andrade Smith, Bishop Fritz Mutti and Linda Bales Todd. File photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.
UM News: Bishop Mutti, leader in AIDS fight, dies
Retired Bishop Albert Frederick Mutti III, who helped lead The United Methodist Church to take up the fight against AIDS, died Sept. 1 at age 88.
Sep 2, 2026
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Bishop Debra Wallace-Padett: Remembering Dolly
I was in an appointive cabinet meeting when my husband Lee sent me the text. “Dolly Parton died.” I immediately texted back, “What? I’m so sad about this.” As the day wore on, it became clear that many people had a similar reaction.
Sep 2, 2026
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Churches Mobilize After Deadly Nepal-Tibet Floods
The disaster has prompted churches and mission partners to mobilize relief while Christian leaders across Asia call for prayer and sustained solidarity with affected communities.
Sep 2, 2026
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Wesley Inspired: Labor Day and Love
We value work – or at least we expect it as a society. With this holiday, it may be a good time to reflect upon our commitment to a work ethic – and do so through a Wesleyan lens. What is the purpose of work? What is the goal of our labor?
Sep 2, 2026
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Zimbabwe Circuit Offers Model for Evangelism, Growth
Magamba Circuit, one of the fastest‑growing circuits in The United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe, shines as a beacon of faith, evangelism and stewardship.
Sep 2, 2026
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We All Need a Prophetic Voice
As part of The Mission Annual Conference series, “America at 250," Kevin Smalls writes about the gift of civil disobedience, in which the willingness to disobey unjust laws becomes a bold act of love.
Sep 1, 2026
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Creation Celebration Added to Church Year
From Sept. 1 to Oct. 4, many United Methodists will have a chance to do just that by joining with Catholics, Eastern Orthodox Christians and fellow Protestants in observing the Season of Creation.
Sep 3, 2026
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UM Insight Begins a New Era
Plans were put into place for Market Square to begin publishing UM Insight later in the fall. However, as plans go, things changed quickly two weeks ago when Cynthia’s husband, John, suddenly required full-time care.
Sep 2, 2026
