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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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Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration, June 19, 1900, Texas; Source: The Portal to Texas History Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.
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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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Watch and share this message of encouragement and hope from Bishop Thomas Bickerton. The UMC can make the world a place where everyone can thrive! Screenshot of video by United Methodist Communications.

Reclaim. Revive. Renew.

Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton, president of the Council of Bishops, invites all of us to be architects of a new future for The UMC. We need to reclaim our Wesleyan identity, revive our passion for making disciples, and renew our commitment to ministry and mission.

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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).

  • General Board of Discipleship

    Discipleship Ministries

    Discipleship Ministries provides resources and services that assist clergy and laity leaders in local churches, districts and annual conferences as they seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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  • General Board of Church and Society

    Church & Society

    Using Scripture, The Social Principles and The Book of Resolutions as core documents, the General Board of Church and Society challenges United Methodists to work in areas of social concern and on issues of social justice.

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  • General Commission on Communications

    Communications

    United Methodist Communications tells the story of the church’s work around the world and equips United Methodists with communications tools, resources and training to share the story of God’s love.

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  • General Council on Finance and Administration

    Finance & Administration

    The General Council on Finance and Administration manages the finances and operational needs of The United Methodist Church and serves as the general treasurer of the denomination.

    Finance and Administration

  • General Commission on United Methodist Women

    United Women in Faith

    United Women in Faith is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice.

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  • General Commission on United Methodist Men

    United Methodist Men

    As it involves men in a growing relationship to Jesus Christ and his church, United Methodist Men provides resources and support for programs of evangelism, stewardship and the needs of men. It also leads the church’s scouting ministries.

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  • General Board of Pension and Health Benefits

    Wespath

    Wespath supervises and administers the pension and benefits programs, plans and funds of The United Methodist Church. It administers and disburses the retirement and benefit funds of the various annual conferences.

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  • General Commission on the Status and Role of Women

    Status & Role of Women

    The General Commission on Status and Role of Women challenges The United Methodist Church to commit to the full participation of women in the life and mission of the church.

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  • General Commission on Religion and Race

    Religion & Race

    Leading The United Methodist Church to become intentionally diverse is the primary mission of the General Commission on Religion and Race. It advocates for the full and equal participation of racial and ethnic constituencies in the church and monitors denominational practices.

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  • Gen Board of Higher Education & Ministry

    Higher Education and Ministry

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) serves Christian leaders around the world who are defined, formed and shaped by a process of intellectual engagement, spiritual and character formation, and leadership development.

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  • General Board of Global Ministries

    Global Ministries

    The General Board of Global Ministries connects the church from everywhere to everywhere in mission through sending and supporting missionaries, engaging volunteers, planting churches, addressing poverty and global health and responding to disasters.

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  • General Commission on Archives and History

    Archives & History

    The General Commission on Archives and History gathers, preserves and disseminates materials on the history of The United Methodist Church and its antecedents. It serves scholars and church members alike through archives and a library of resources.

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  • The United Methodist Publishing House

    Publishing

    The United Methodist Publishing House develops, produces and distributes print, digital and multimedia resources and supplies for Christian clergy and laity. Its primary responsibility is for the publishing and distribution of materials for The United Methodist Church.

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The impact that local churches provide within their communities for spiritual, physical and emotional needs is vital. Support for local churches is also vital to sustain the ministries. The #IGiveUMC campaign encourages funding for local United Methodist churches and the ministries they deliver.
Stewardship

YOU transform communities

The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. It begins in community and at the heart of it is the local church.

The impact that local churches provide within their communities for spiritual, physical and emotional needs is vital. Support for local churches is also vital to sustain the ministries. The #IGiveUMC campaign encourages funding for local United Methodist churches and the ministries they deliver.

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Diversity

Diversity and Inclusiveness

GCORR releases "What Is?" series

The "What Is?” series offers this compilation of concise definitions, examples, and Biblical/theological foundations to create common vocabulary for Christians as we engage in anti-racism work.

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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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