United Methodist News

02/09/2025

We wish you a blessed Sunday when we remember Jesus calling the first disciples.

02/09/2025

United Methodist leaders are presenting a webinar at 10 a.m. U.S. Central time Feb. 20 on the significance of worldwide regionalization for The . The regionalization package of amendments, approved last year by General Conference, will be among the amendments to the church’s constitution up for a vote this year.

Join our webinar on worldwide regionalization in The United Methodist Church. Discover its impact, the ratification process, and how to advocate for the church’s future with key leaders and experts.

02/08/2025

The United Methodist Church can be a more welcoming denomination by adding gender and ability to its constitution, clergywoman writes.

02/08/2025

A love for Legos has turned into a fruitful ministry for Manning United Methodist Church in South Carolina, bringing new members to their youth group and an exciting and innovative way to share values of Christian fellowship with young people. The ministry uses Lego building and robotics to teach Christlike values.

A love for LEGOs has turned into a fruitful ministry for Manning UMC, bringing new members to their youth group and an exciting and innovative way to share values of Christian fellowship with young people. By Jessica Brodie.

02/07/2025

Ambitious plans are brewing at the Commission on Archives and History of The UMC, in a time when budgets in The United Methodist Church are being cut. Top executive Ashley Boggan talks about those plans and raising the money to pay for them.

Ambitious plans are brewing at the United Methodist Commission on Archives and History, in a time when budgets in The United Methodist Church are being cut. Top executive Ashley Boggan talks about those plans and raising the money to pay for them.

02/07/2025

Twenty-three missionaries who will serve in 15 nations were commissioned Jan. 26 at Wanyange Central in Jinga, Uganda. The General Board of Global Ministries missionaries will serve a range of duties, including pastor, professor, agriculturist and doctor. Countries where they are assigned include Argentina, Cambodia, Switzerland and Uganda.

Twenty-three missionaries are now commissioned for service, sent forth to embody the love of God in 15 countries on behalf of The United Methodist Church.

02/06/2025

Collections for United Methodist general-church ministries dropped in 2024, but financial leaders expect the denomination’s much smaller budget will better align with giving going forward.

02/06/2025

United Methodist clergy in Wichita are offering consolation after a plane and Army helicopter collided Jan. 29 in Washington, D.C., resulting in 67 deaths. The plane’s flight originated in Wichita. https://www.greatplainsumc.org/newsdetail/wichita-clergy-console-city-after-fatal-plane-crash-18903662

02/05/2025

The United Methodist Judicial Council has released a two-item docket for its spring session.

This docket for the 2025 Spring session of the Judicial Council of The United Methodist Church lists items that will be considered by the church court.

02/05/2025

Korean and Hispanic/Latino church leaders voice concern about the United Methodist Publishing House’s decision to no longer translate the Book of Discipline due to financial pressures. The Publishing House is inviting proposals for alternative solutions by Feb. 28.

Korean and Hispanic/Latino church leaders voice concern about the United Methodist Publishing House’s decision to no longer translate the Book of Discipline due to financial pressures.

02/05/2025

The Committee on Faith and Order is beginning its work over the next four years in guiding the denomination's theological discernment.

United Methodist leaders are evaluating what parts of the Book of Discipline can be adapted in different geographic areas and which apply worldwide. The work is heading to General Conference regardless of whether regionalization is ratified.

02/04/2025

United Methodist leaders are evaluating what parts of the Book of Discipline can be adapted in different geographic areas and which apply worldwide. The work is heading to General Conference regardless of whether regionalization is ratified.

02/04/2025

The Super Bowl Sacking Hunger Challenge, a contest to collect food to feed the hungry, is back for its third year. Churches in the Great Plains and Missouri conferences — in the Chiefs’ corner — and Eagles fans in the Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New Jersey conferences will compete with each other to contribute the most food. https://www.greatplainsumc.org/newsdetail/help-sack-hunger-for-the-third-year-in-a-row-18895096

02/03/2025

With its budget cut by more than half, United Methodist Communications has restructured with plans to serve the denomination’s needs into the future.

02/03/2025

The General Commission on Religion and Race has suggestions for churches celebrating Black History Month.

How to celebrate Black History Month for churches.

02/02/2025

We wish you a blessed Sunday when the New Testament lesson reminds us: "Now faith, hope, and love remain, these three, and the greatest of these is love."

02/02/2025

After 26 years as the director of a camp that has shared Jesus with thousands of people, Don Washburn is frequently recognized around town. Camp Lookout fans might have been shocked, though, when Washburn showed up on the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival stage.

RISING FAWN, Ga. -- After 26 years as the director of a camp that has shared Jesus with thousands of people, Don Washburn is frequently recognized in ...