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UMC bishops offer Lenten Season Devotions
15-minute recorded devotion led by a bishop and leaders from their episcopal areas released weeekly.
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General Conference Postponed to 2022
Further postponement needed for the 2020 General Conference as the pandemic continues to affect the safety of mass gatherings and travel.
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For teens, virtual communication is primary
Rev. Jannelle Ohlemiller notes that teens are using FaceTime, messaging apps and other virtual platforms to keep in touch and talk to friends more often and that they navigate these platforms very differently from previous generations. Read more here.
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4Mar
Overcoming Lukewarm Discipleship
Church of the Resurrection’s ShareChurch Ministry will host an online training session March 4 entitled... View Event
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8Mar
Online Course: Serious Answers to Hard Questions
How do you reconcile the presence of evil in the world with belief in a... View Event
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8Mar
Online Course: Cultivating Faith: Gardening as an Experiential Bible Study
One of the struggles of growing faith is connecting our experiences with the analogies in... View Event
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).
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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 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 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 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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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 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 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 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 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.
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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 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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Race Relations
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Following God's Call
Anti-racism: White United Methodists speak out
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Dismantling Racism
Justice or Just Us?
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Coronavirus
Responding to the coronavirus
Resources to support learning at home
UMPH staff have put together a list of suggested resources to help parents and families create positive learning environments at home during the pandemic.
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Stewardship
3 ways to encourage giving during the pandemic
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Spiritual practices
Lent
Online engagement ideas for Lent
Here are some creative ways churches can engage members and potential visitors online during Lent.
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Lent
Rend Your Heart: Claiming the Promise
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Lent
A Season of Reflection webinar series
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Mission and Ministry
It is time to separate
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General Church
Another GC2020 delay brings relief, chagrin
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General Church
A vision of new United Methodism
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General Church
Planned denomination gets name
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Church History
Ask The UMC: Who are Black women pioneers in US Methodism? (Part 2)
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