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The new United Methodist sanctuary with room for 800 worshippers is helping grow membership and ministries in the South Congo Conference.
Korean-led campaign raises funds for wildfire relief
A campaign that transcended ethnic and regional boundaries raised more than $27,000 for recovery efforts and aid in California.
Violence, vandalism strike church in Congo
Fighting in eastern Congo has affected United Methodist families and ministries, including an attack at United Methodist Irambo Health Center in Bukavu.
Congo Central Conference gets new dates
As war intensified in eastern Congo, United Methodist leaders faced a difficult decision: How to conduct church business while keeping everyone safe.
Church gears up for new bishops, new map
Four United Methodist central conferences are scheduled in the coming months. By the time they conclude, United Methodists expect to have eight additional new bishops and one more central conference.
Carrie Parrish's legacy holds lessons for today
A trailblazer for women clergy in The United Methodist Church, Parrish championed equality and fought to tear down barriers in her day.
Pouring new wine into old wineskins
Legacy Black United Methodist churches embrace traditions and innovative new ministries to serve their congregations and communities.
Social media graphics for Lent and Easter
Download art for Lent and Easter from United Methodist to share on social media.
United Methodists stay connected amid Congo conflict
With churches shuttered due to insecurity in the region, United Methodist leaders are using social networks to continue evangelism and deliver messages of hope.
Churches multiply peace initiatives in eastern Congo
United Methodists join with other religious groups to seek lasting solutions to insecurity in the region, while young people rally for peace.
LGBTQ advocates aim to build on 2024 gains
Reconciling Ministries Network, after success at last year’s General Conference, hopes to help the emerging United Methodist Church live into a more inclusive future.
Ministry sends Books to Prisons
Unique ministry promotes literacy and spreads joy, one book at a time.
From prisoner to pastor
The Rev. Michael Adam Beck knows all about being lonely, and he thinks he can help a lot of other people like him get to a better place.
Can Fresh Expressions rescue the lonely?
A new book by the director of Fresh Expressions for The United Methodist Church diagnoses humanity as suffering from deep loneliness. The Rev. Michael Adam Beck believes he has the cure.
In the Wesleys’ footsteps: Reflecting on justice, faith
A pilgrimage to key sites in the lives of John and Charles Wesley yields insights and inspiration to carry on their work of social and personal holiness.
Missionary strives to grow church in Madagascar
The Rev. Éric Kalumba is on a mission to spread the Gospel and establish new United Methodist churches across the island.
Church provides aid for Congo flood survivors
With financial support from UMCOR and Global Ministries, the church distributed food, medicine and other supplies to thousands of people in central Congo.
Program strengthens cross-racial ministry
The Madang program focuses on helping the many Korean American United Methodist pastors who are serving in non-Korean congregations.
Missionaries leave mark on agriculture, education
Larry and Jane Kies retired last year after serving for three decades in Zimbabwe at United Methodist Nyadire Mission and Africa University.
A refreshed Wesleyan vision is emerging
As it moves past a divisive time, The United Methodist Church can experience renewal by embracing the values laid out by John and Charles Wesley.

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