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The Rev. Chip Freed and the Rev. Lori Stubbs performing baptism at Garfield Memorial UMC. Garfield Memorial is a multiethnic church in Cleveland, OH.
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Dismantling Racism

Multiethnic communication: Listen first

Authentic multiethnic communication within a church begins not with talking, but listening closely to the people and communities that congregation is seeking to reach.

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Dismantling Racism

'Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom' Town Hall Conversation 1

Erin Hawkins, general secretary of the General Commission on Religion and Race speaks with historians, ethicists and activists about the racial (in)justice in the history of the United States and The United Methodist Church and where God is calling us to go as we work toward "Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom."

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Responding to the coronavirus

A prayer for a world facing the coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has rapidly transformed life as we know it for millions of people all over the world. Use this prayer for your own or online devotions or online worship .

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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 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 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 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 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 Commission on United Methodist Women

    United Methodist Women

    United Methodist Women 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 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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  • 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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  • 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 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 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
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Stewardship

The UMC is Making a Difference

Through United Methodist Giving, we respond to crises, develop innovative solutions to challenges facing communities, advocate for justice and peace and so much more. 

Together, we empower local spiritual development and educate Native American seminary students to serve God faithfully.

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Race Relations

Western Pennsylvania Area Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi stands in front of an image of George Floyd painted on an overpass support in Pittsburgh, Penn. Floyd, a black man, was killed in Minneapolis, Minn., when a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly 9 minutes. Photo by Jackie Campbell, Western Pennsylvania Conference

Dismantling Racism

United Methodist bishops pledge more effective anti-racism campaign

"This time will be different," said five United Methodist bishops in a June 19 (Juneteenth) video announcement launching a new denomination-wide initiative: "Dismantling Racism: Pressing on to Freedom."

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Coronavirus

Photo by Mollie Griffin, First UMC, Covington, TN

Responding to the coronavirus

'12 Rules of Church from the CDC'

As its congregation prepares to regather, the Pandemic Praise Team from First United Methodist Church in Covington, Tennessee, penned a fun song to help congregants remember new expectations for gathering, greeting and giving. The Facebook video has become an internet hit!

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Web Ministry

Photo by Kathleen Barry United Methodist Communications

Responding to the coronavirus

Growing in your faith in a time of social distancing

Kevin Watson’s urging for families to find a daily rhythm to express faith in a concrete way bears consideration and practice – now and after the pandemic.

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