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The United Methodist Global AIDS Committee has announced plans for a special service to commemorate World AIDS Day on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 1:00 PM CT (December 1 at 9 AM Hawaii, 11 AM Pacific; December 2 at 5 AM Chamorro). The theme of
Millions of Americans live with a mental health condition, and the holidays increase depression, anxiety, and other mental stressors. This year, because of COVID-19 and the inequalities it has exacerbated, adults are reporting considerably higher mental stress. According to the CDC, “younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities,
UM Council of BishopsNOVEMBER 5, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the midst of a pandemic, racial unrest, and denominational and political anxiety, the bishops of The United Methodist Church met in a virtual format for four days to focus on the leadership necessary to chart
The Discipleship Ministries has announced an update to help plan Sunday worship services. This two-page listing of Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) readings and liturgical colors is one of Discipleship Ministries’ most popular worship planning resources. The 2021 resource includes Sundays and Special Days, along with
BY RACHEL GILMORE Fresh Expressions of church have been the fastest growing and most popular type of new church start in The United Methodist Church in recent years. Some annual conferences have trained as many as 900 lay people in this NEW mode of doing
We have been living into this new normal for over 7 months. For many of us our life has shifted. Some churches have returned to in person worship and gatherings, but our lives within the church has been altered, and many in our community are
By Jim PattersonOct. 28, 2020 | UM News Real progress on racial issues in The United Methodist Church is impossible unless LGBTQ people are accepted as full participants in every aspect of the denomination, said both panelists during a sometimes emotional online discussion. “You can’t
By Heather HahnOct. 27, 2020 | UM News With COVID-19 still menacing the globe, organizers are exploring various options for holding what many expect to be a pivotal General Conference. Among the possibilities is for The United Methodist Church’s top lawmaking assembly to convene online
Advent is a time for church leaders to guide their congregation through a soul-enriching time of reflection, lamentation, anticipation and renewal. The General Commission on Religion & Race is excited to announce a new 5-week Advent resource, Seeking Jesus, The Advent of Justice and Peace,
As Christians and leaders, we stand daily at the crossroads of the world as it is, and the world as God intends. And as the Church, we have a responsibility to love our brothers and sisters in Christ as Christ so loved us. This commitment
