United Methodist News Service

The Rev. João Sambo, an elder in Mozambique, was elected a United Methodist bishop on the 14th ballot at the Africa Central Conference.

The pastor in Zimbabwe was elected a United Methodist bishop on the 12th ballot at the Africa Central Conference.

The pastor from Angola was elected a United Methodist bishop on the ninth ballot of the Africa Central Conference.

The dean of superintendents and speaker of the Senate in Burundi was elected a United Methodist bishop on the first ballot at the Africa Central Conference.

United Women in Faith kicked off plans for Assembly 2026 in Indianapolis and heard the call to act now for racial justice.

Voting has ended for four episcopal elections in the Africa Central Conference. UM News tracked the balloting and has coverage of the elected bishops.

The Rev. Richie Butler began his community outreach and race relations work at St. Luke’s mother church, historic St. Paul United Methodist in Dallas.

UM News special report spotlights Black churches with rich histories and vibrant ministries.

Two Texas churches celebrate their venerable histories, while continuing to serve their communities through creative ministries and outreach.

The new United Methodist sanctuary with room for 800 worshippers is helping grow membership and ministries in the South Congo Conference.

A campaign that transcended ethnic and regional boundaries raised more than $27,000 for recovery efforts and aid in California.

Fighting in eastern Congo has affected United Methodist families and ministries, including an attack at United Methodist Irambo Health Center in Bukavu.

As war intensified in eastern Congo, United Methodist leaders faced a difficult decision: How to conduct church business while keeping everyone safe.

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.

A trailblazer for women clergy in The United Methodist Church, Parrish championed equality and fought to tear down barriers in her day.

Legacy Black United Methodist churches embrace traditions and innovative new ministries to serve their congregations and communities.

With churches shuttered due to insecurity in the region, United Methodist leaders are using social networks to continue evangelism and deliver messages of hope.

United Methodists join with other religious groups to seek lasting solutions to insecurity in the region, while young people rally for peace.

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.

Unique ministry promotes literacy and spreads joy, one book at a time.