UMC News
-
With warm faith, pastors seek to counter ICE
17 October 2025United Methodists in Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are striving to lead courageously by protecting neighbors, sharing their Christian witness and setting the record straight on what’s happening in their cities.
-
Church responds to crisis in Madagascar
17 October 2025United Methodists are calling for prayer and faithful action as the Indian Ocean nation experiences political and social upheaval.
-
Eyesight fading, bishop envisions new role as evangelist
15 October 2025After glaucoma forced him to step down from overseeing a conference, United Methodist Bishop Frank Beard is launching a new ministry as an evangelist. He is using his love of fishing to hook new disciples.
-
Abisay Juwakali remembered as holistic leader
13 October 2025The Rev. Abisay Lameck Juwakali, an advocate for ministry combining evangelism, education and health, died Oct. 5 in a traffic accident in Tanzania.
-
Investment debates underway for 2028
13 October 2025After the clock ran out on the discussion at the 2024 General Conference, debate is already underway regarding how Wespath Benefits and Investments can invest more ethically.
-
State gives big boost to church housing plan
10 October 2025Maryland is providing crucial tax credits for Silver Spring United Methodist Church’s $88.2 million affordable-housing initiative. The growing church is among many U.S. congregations repurposing property for good.
-
Korean church leaders commit to mission, healing
10 October 2025The Korean Association of The United Methodist Church’s 2025 convocation brought together registered pastors, laity and ministry leaders from across the United States. Mission was a central focus.
