UMC News
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Deacons take God’s work beyond the church
05 August 2026Deacons are ordained United Methodist clergy called to carry God’s words and works outside church walls. This year marks 30 years since The United Methodist Church declared deacons to be a distinct, permanent order of ministry.
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A ministry of healing
03 August 2026Faith, resilience and self-care come together in United Methodist pastor’s unique ministry, which includes a vegan skincare line.
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Embracing role-playing games at church
31 July 2026Once a scourge to conservative Christians, Dungeons & Dragons and other role-playing games are now sometimes hosted at United Methodist churches, where players say the games can reinforce things they learn in church.
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Inclusivity brings church back from the brink
31 July 2026In 2017, Glendale United Methodist Church didn’t look like it was going to survive long. But committed lay people, a dedicated pastor and radical inclusiveness turned things around.
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A United Methodist call to healthy aging
29 July 2026The United Methodist Church should serve as a model for healthy aging and caregiving. “It is not simply a healthcare issue. It is a discipleship issue,” writes retired pastor.
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Puerto Rico Methodists reaffirm mission
29 July 2026During its 11th Connectional Conference, members of the Methodist Church of Puerto Rico committed to strengthening ministries amid U.S. challenges.
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Church members urge intervention in West Bank
27 July 2026The California-Nevada Conference makes an appeal to the U.S. government as violence escalates in Palestinian villages, including longtime church partner Wadi Foquin.
