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Welcome to ResourceUMC.org, the online destination for leaders throughout The United Methodist Church. Visit often to find ideas and information to inspire United Methodist leaders throughout the connection.

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The United Methodist Publishing House

Amplify your commitment to #BeUMC with free resources

The United Methodist Publishing House is offering free online resources to help United Methodists rediscover their Wesleyan roots as they reaffirm their commitment to The UMC.

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Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton, president of the Council of Bishops, calls on members to help envision a renewed, revived and reclaimed United Methodist Church.

Reclaim. Revive. Renew.

In a “Mid-term State of The United Methodist Church Address” on March 2, 2023, Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton, president of the Council of Bishops, called members to “be the architects of a renewed, revived and reclaimed United Methodist Church.”

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Peace with Justice Sunday

Peace with Justice Sunday calls the church to strengthen its capacity to advocate publicly in communities and nations throughout the world.

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UM Agencies

Agencies provide resources and services that equip local congregations and provide a connection for ministry throughout the world. These organizations can be found at all levels of the connection (churchwide, regional and local).

The Peace with Justice Special Sunday offering allows us to strengthen God’s family with ministries that challenge structures of inequality and empower people and communities through systemic change.
Stewardship

YOU provide peace

Our Social Principles call us to love our enemies, seek justice and serve as reconcilers of conflict.

The Special Sunday offering allows us to strengthen God’s family with ministries that challenge structures of inequality and empower people and communities through systemic change.

Half of collections remain in annual conference to support Peace with Justice Coordinators to develop local social justice ministries. The other half provides for education, advocacy and action efforts.

Updated 05/01/2023

Diversity

Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration, June 19, 1900, Texas; Source: The Portal to Texas History Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.

Diversity and Inclusiveness

What is Juneteenth?

Religion and Race traces the origin of Juneteenth (June 19) and offers suggestions for people and churches to observe the event.

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History

Statue of John Wesley in London. Photo courtesy of Kathleen Barry.

History

John Wesley sermons

John Wesley was prolific writer and amazing preacher. ResourceUMC has his sermons indexed by number, title and scriptural reference. Read the words of Methodism's founder.

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BeUMC

We are the church. Together. Let's #BeUMC.

Our People

We are the church. Together. Let's #BeUMC.

Watch this video to be reminded of why you chose to #BeUMC and to see how you are a vital part of The United Methodist Church’s continuing mission and ministry around the world.

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