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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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Bishop Hope Morgan Ward chairs the Council of Bishops Task Force to End Racism. (Photo provided by the Council of Bishops.)
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Press Center

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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The General Comission on General Conference announced that the 2020 General Conference rescheduled for August of 2021 will be postponed to August 2022.
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General Conference 2020

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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Communications

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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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 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.

    Finance and Administration

  • 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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Bishop Tracy Malone greets Kitete ka Kempa Prosper during a Connectional Table meeting held at United Methodist Discipleship Ministries in Nashville, Tenn., April 2. Photo by Kathleen Barry, UM News.
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Race Relations

Lent

Reclaiming and Living Covenant

The Baltimore-Washington Conference has developed a new Lenten study that uses scripture and the Social Principles to help United Methodists dismantle racism.

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Coronavirus

Sarai Moreno, a rising seventh grader, does homework on a computer at Robbinsville United Methodist Church in North Carolina. The church has worked to provide access to remote learning in a rural county where more than half of households have no internet. Women in the church created the needlepoint Last Supper at right. Photo by the Rev. Eric Reece.

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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Spiritual practices

Photo illustration by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications

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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