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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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Pentecost

Pentecost in a box

Pentecost marks the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Christian church. Use this activity in Sunday school or other children's gatherings or put them materials in an envelope and send to each family, encouraging them to celebrate Pentcost at home!

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This stained glass window at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church in Epworth, England features John and Charles Wesley. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications
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Archives & History

Celebrating United Methodist Heritage Sunday

Use the Rev. Alfred Day’s message, a virtual choir anthem and the other Heritage Sunday 2020 resources to inspire and strengthen your congregation on May 24 or for a special service later this spring or summer.

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Communications

Fast-track training: Adobe Rush

Adobe Rush is a video editing tool that can help busy clergy and volunteers give a professional look to their ministry videos. Compelling video can help local churches connect with members and seekers across multiple communication channels like Facebook or the church’s website.

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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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  • 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 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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  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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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History

May is Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. Learn about the history and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and how your Special Sunday donation provides college scholarships to Asian and Pacific Islander American students. Infographic courtesy of Religion and Race.

Diversity and Inclusiveness

May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Learn the history of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in your community and church. Raise awareness and speak out against the racist aggression facing Asian Americans in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus

Knights of North Castle logo. Courtesy of Cokesbury VBS. 2020.

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Cokesbury offers virtual vacation Bible school option during COVID-19

To help churches unable to hold their vacation Bible school programs in person this summer, Cokesbury has developed a complete digital version of one of its 2020 curriculum.

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Spiritual Disciplines

Small group Bible study. Courtesy of Discipleship Ministries. 2019

Spiritual Formation

Spiritual practices for small group leaders

It's vital that small group leaders engage in spiritual practices that strengthen their relationship with God and move them forward in their own journey of faith. Good practitioners make good leaders.

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