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United Methodist Communications provides resources, news, stories and media that strengthen faith and support local church leadership. It amplifies the diverse voices and witness of United Methodists worldwide and celebrates the global impact of our shared ministries. Through its work, United Methodist Communications equips individuals and congregations to communicate effectively and share God’s love with the world.
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Equip your congregation with a clear understanding of The United Methodist Church. This updated, digital handbook supports new member classes, ongoing learning opportunities, and leadership training, offering accessible explanations of our beliefs, structure, connectional ministry, and shared mission.
The right gear makes it easy to share the mission and vision of the church. The UMC Store offers apparel, drinkware, gifts, resources, and signage that let your congregation wear their faith and carry your church's identity wherever they go. From T-shirts to bookmarks, these items work double duty: they build belonging among your members and spark curiosity in the people around them.
In an age of smartphones and other devices, many more people are visiting church websites than may ever walk into the building. Church websites face the same challenge as any other site -- communicate clearly and powerfully to a broad audience. Is your site easy to navigate? Does it convey who you are as a church, both for existing members and potential new visitors? Are you providing news, updates, and fresh photography on a regular basis?
For many of us, walking through the church doors is a familiar experience. We may worship and work there weekly, and we know what to expect. It’s easy to forget what that is like for someone who has never been to your church, or perhaps any church. Effective communication can help strike the right balance of information and inspiration, leaving visitors with a yearn to learn more.
Discover practical strategies for improving church digital accessibility in sermons, livestreams, social media, and websites on this episode of MyCom.
Communications Resources for Local Churches
Tips and tools for church leaders to effectively use social platforms, engage members, and grow your ministry in a digital world.
Your web ministry is not only a great way to share information with church members, but it's also an effective way to reach newcomers. Your "digital front door" welcomes visitors and serves as one of your best marketing tools. Learn how United Methodist Communications can help you with your website.
Find tools and services to support your local church's marketing and communication efforts, including marketing plans, and much more.
Identity is more than compliance to standards, it is about delivering a brand experience that the audience will grow to trust. The United Methodist Church identity is a key component for developing the brand’s strength and reputation through our local churches around the world.
Church and Conference Resources
A new Vision for The United Methodist Church was unveiled in the spring of 2025. Watch this video to learn more.
The United Methodist Church's special giving structure ensures your generosity blesses as many people as possible in sustainable, strategic ways.
Identity is more than compliance to standards; it is about delivering a brand experience the audience will grow to trust. The United Methodist Church identity is a key component in developing the brand’s strength and reputation through its consistent application.
United Methodist Communications partners with annual conferences to strengthen communication, expand ministry reach, and share the story of The United Methodist Church. Through strategic support, training, and technology resources, we help conferences communicate effectively with their churches and communities.
Podcasts
MyCom provides church leaders with expert tips and resources on marketing, communications and outreach through e-newsletters, podcasts, and webinars covering social media, digital trends and technology.
In each class/episode, we talk with coaches and teachers who guide us in building an online presence for our ministries, engaging individuals in community, and ushering our communities into digital discipleship.
Get Your Spirit in Shape podcast features conversations with United Methodists who inspire and encourage us as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Press, Updates and Reports
Learn about the church's communications plan, which outlines the strategy, objectives, and communications approach for 2026.
Four general agencies of The UMC have announced a vision to combine their ministry and begin working to form a single agency.
United Methodist Communications’ Public Information team maintains the Press Center of The United Methodist Church. This online resource let helps you to learn more about the work of United Methodist Communications through the latest communication news and official announcements. Reporters’ queries should be directed to the Public Information team via email at [email protected] or by calling 615-742-5406.
Our vision is to share the message of God's transforming grace with the world. We achieve this by telling the story of God's work in the world and by equipping the church to speak this redemptive message to a broken and hurting world.
The Foundation supports United Methodist Communications by funding digital ministries, storytelling, and technology infrastructure, enabling global outreach and connection.