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Pentecost

A Pentecost Primer

Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit. Read what the early church and The United Methodist Church teach us.

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General Conference 2020

Commission sets dates for postponed General Conference

The Commission on the General Conference has announced that the postponed General Conference will take place on Aug. 29 - Sept. 7, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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UMC Topics

Alone together: The 2020 Pentecost paradox

While social distancing, this holy day reminds us that the Holy Spirit is with us always, and joins us to one another... even when we’re apart.

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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).

  • 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 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 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 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

  • 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 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 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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  • 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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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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Worship

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Discipleship Ministries

12 hopeful signs from worship leaders during quarantine

In all types of congregations, the transition from “in-the-building” to online-only worship was difficult, The learning curve was steep. Despite the difficulties, there are signs of hope and thoughts and practices to build on for the future.

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Coronavirus

Communications

Local church learning sessions: Technology for worship, small groups and giving

United Methodist Communications offers short learning sessions to support your digital ministry.

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Web Ministry

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Web Ministry and Social Media

Churches use Amplify to stay connected, share resources

Amplify, a new resource designed by United Methodist Publishing House, is helping churches connect and share quality content virtually.

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    MyCom

    What message works best on which social platform?
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    MyCom

    Taking your worship online: A guide for beginners and everyone else
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    Bishop Jones removed from SMU board
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