Nebraska has taken the worst of the flooding that has deluged or still threatens six neighboring states. But aided by UMCOR, neighbors and churches are caring for one another.
How to stay connected after a conflict
In every relationship, conflict is possible. Disagreements occur in families, church committee meetings, parking lots and wherever else human beings gather. Those differences…
Visit our new Special GC2019 page
See the latest news and views on the Special General Conference 2019, plus Bishop Johnson’s PowerPoint report and links to other interpretive resources. Find it all in one place…
GC2019 maps uncertain way forward
After four days of prayers, speeches, protests and votes at General Conference, it remains to be seen whether The United Methodist Church has found a way forward or remains stuck. Read more…
General Conference Special Session 2019: Live video & photos
View the live video stream of the 2019 Special Session of General Conference, offered by UM Communications. View photos on UM News’s Flickr page.
Allocations proposed for UMC’s slashed 2020 budget
The team responsible for allocating the UMC’s proposed general church budget in 2020 recommends deep cuts for most agencies from… Read more…
AC2019 resolutions, GC2020 nominations due in March
We have several March deadlines coming up; and two of the most important relate to the 2019 Session of Annual Conference, June 13-15…
38 United Methodists in 116th Congress
United Methodists comprise the fourth-largest religious group in the new U.S. Congress, which has fewer Christians than before and slightly more religious diversity. Read story
RFK’s telegram to new UMC rings true today
When the United Methodist Church was formed by the uniting of the Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist churches in 1968, they received greetings from a historic U.S. presidential contender who soon after became a martyr. Senator and former U.S. Attorney …
UMs release State of the Church Report
A new UMC State of the Church report, finds our worldwide membership and ministries thriving, as we seek to become a truly global church. Learn more. Read the entire report.