United Methodist News

11/13/2025

In a response to the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement, the Council of Bishops - The United Methodist Church affirmed its commitment to creation justice and encouraged church members to participate in this urgent work.

In a response to the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement, the United Methodist Council of Bishops affirmed their commitment to creation justice and encouraged church members to participate in this urgent work.

11/13/2025

Organizers of The United Methodist Church’s top legislative meeting have set the total number of delegates, who for the first time will mostly come from outside the U.S.

11/12/2025

United Methodist bishops heard an update on planning for next year’s Leadership Gathering that aims to help church leaders discern God’s guidance as the denomination starts anew.

11/12/2025

November is Native American Heritage Month. The North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church has compiled an overview of United Methodist resources to mark the month.

November is National Native American Heritage Month. Take this opportunity to learn about the history of Native Americans and their relationship to The United Methodist Church. Become inspired by Indigenous wisdom and educated about Indigenous theology. Host a book discussion or study for your congr...

11/11/2025

We wish our readers a blessed Veterans/Armistice Day. Did you know that three of the U.S. bishops elected in 2022 are military veterans? Here are their stories.

First-term Bishops Williamston, Plambeck and Bridgeforth all have a military background and believe they learned a lot from their service years.

11/11/2025

The United Methodist body that submitted the denominational restructuring to General Conference met to take a victory lap and begin putting the newly ratified plan into practice.

The United Methodist body that submitted the restructuring to General Conference met to take a victory lap and begin putting the newly ratified plan into practice.

11/10/2025

During Native American Heritage Month, the United Methodist Building will host a display that acknowledges a brutal part of church history as “both an act of confession and a witness of faith.”

11/10/2025

As the world’s largest climate gathering opens in the Amazon on Nov. 10, the World Council of Churches says this location creates an unprecedented “kairos moment” — a decisive time demanding response. The conference must center the voices of Indigenous peoples and frontline communities in ways previous conferences have failed to do, the ecumenical group says.

As the world's largest climate gathering opens in the Amazon on 10 November, the World Council of Churches (WCC) says this location creates an unprecedented "kairos moment" - a decisive time demanding response. The conference must centre the voices of Indigenous peoples and frontline communities in....

11/09/2025

We in the wish you a blessed Sunday when the day's epistle reminds us that God gives us the strength to do good work even in hard times.

11/09/2025

United Methodists offer an open table for communion. A new video offers viewers a chance to learn more about the meaning and tradition behind this sacred sacrament and what it means in the United Methodist faith.

Find out what United Methodists believe about communion and how this sacred sacrament nourishes and empowers us to live as Christ’s body in the world.

11/08/2025

The Gospel’s inclusive ethics call us to move toward a living faith rooted in compassion and courage, writes the Rev. Dr. Tércio Bretanha Junker, senior pastor of FUMC Bolingbrook in Illinois.

The Gospel’s inclusive ethics call us to move toward a living faith rooted in compassion and courage.

11/08/2025

Dr. Yvette Richards has a lot of titles, including past national president of United Methodist Women. Now, the member of St. James in Kansas City has another title: Chiefs Fan of the Year. She may be the Chiefs' biggest fan, but she can’t talk football without sharing her faith.

Dr. Richards has passionately served our community during her four decades in Kansas City