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Young adult leader says United Methodist systems function to protect power, are resistant to change and preserve a table that was not built with everyone in mind.
Working for immigrant rights and peace in LA
United Methodists in the Los Angeles area are advocating for immigrants while trying to de-escalate a tense situation after President Trump’s deployment of troops to quell anti-ICE protests.
2025 Alaska Annual Conference
May 30-31, Anchorage, Alaska
Accessibility audits ensure church’s doors are open to all
The Richardson family’s desire for their son Powell to become a full member of the UMC led to a change in the Book of Discipline that paved the way for others with disabilities to join.
622 graduate at Africa University
The pan-African institution’s class of 2025 featured graduates from 20 African countries, with 59% women.
Wedding ban gone, church honors 3 gay couples
Edgehill United Methodist Church held a vow-renewal service for three couples previously unable to wed in their church home under denominational restrictions that ended last year.
Author weaves United Methodism into novel
United Methodist Jessica Brodie takes inspiration from stories she shared as a writer and editor of the South Carolina United Methodist Advocate.
Social media graphics from UM News
Graphic for Trinity Sunday available to download and share on social media in four languages.
24 United Methodists killed in Nigeria attack
United Methodist Bishop Ande I. Emmanuel said fellow church members were among more than 40 killed by attackers suspected to be Fulani herders.
2025 Austria Annual Conference
May 29-June 1, Vienna
2025 Upper New York Annual Conference
May 22-24, Syracuse, New York
‘Not-so-obvious introvert’ on church’s new vision
Words such as “boldly,” “joyfully” and “courageously” are rooted in an extroverted ideal, but pastor offers another way to view the vision statement.
Being ‘vile’ is a good thing, historian says
A return to roots for The United Methodists Church means being a countercultural movement again, says the top executive of the United Methodist Commission on Archives and History.
Ruling: Stop alternative church-exit plans
The United Methodist Church’s top court strikes down the Mississippi Conference’s process to let churches leave with property after the denomination’s disaffiliation policy expired.
Nyadire Connection dedicates sixth rural health center
New mothers express appreciation for the care they receive at revitalized church clinic, while staff tout state-of-the-art equipment and upgrades.
Partnerships strengthen Zimbabwe health facilities
United Methodist hospitals and clinics thrive with support from partners enabling reconstruction of old structures to new state-of-the-art facilities.
An appeal to hold General Conference outside US
The United Methodist Church’s top assembly has never met in the central conferences; the decision to hold the 2028 gathering in Minneapolis should be rescinded.
Bishops offer Pentecost gift to the church
United Methodist bishops have released an eight-week Bible study titled “Pentecost People,” aimed at helping all church members experience the renewal of the Holy Spirit.
2025 Central Appalachian Missionary Annual Conference
May 9-10, Big Creek, Kentucky
2025 Poland Annual Conference
May 23-25, Katowice, Poland

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