UMC News
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Trust clause sees big win in Maryland court
14 October 2026An appellate court ruled in favor of the Baltimore-Washington Conference in a suit filed by 37 churches seeking to leave The United Methodist Church with property. The opinion could influence other cases winding their way through civil courts.
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Filipino United Methodists question AI hub
14 October 2026The U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative promises massive economic and technological development for the Philippines, but faith leaders raised concerns about environmental impacts and who really benefits from the development.
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Korean church leaders welcome new generation
14 October 2026The Korean Association of The United Methodist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with 315 clergy and lay leaders. Those gathered explored ways to nurture the next generation’s leadership and strengthen partnerships across communities.
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Highland Park proposes leaving denomination
12 October 2026Leaders of the Dallas megachurch, caught in a legal dispute with the Horizon Texas Conference, held a town hall that shared why they think the congregation should break away from The United Methodist Church. But a church exit is not so simple as a congregational vote.
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Sand Creek healing work moves forward
12 October 2026Descendants and United Methodists gathered to advance the denomination’s ongoing commitment to education, accountability and healing around the Sand Creek Massacre.
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Men’s group loses United Methodist affiliation
09 October 2026United Methodist Men has ended its affiliate relationship with the National Association of Conference Presidents, a fellowship that supports conference men’s ministries. Still, both groups hold out hope for reconciliation.
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Zimbabwe hailstorm destroys churches, homes
08 October 2026United Methodists in Masvingo town are counting their losses after a severe hailstorm smashed church properties and members’ homes.
