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File photo shows press conference during GC 2016 in Portland. Courtesy of United Methodist Communications.

United Methodist Communications Press Center

United Methodist Communications’ Public Information team maintains the Press Center of The United Methodist Church and shares stories of how those in The United Methodist Church are impacting their communities.

Using this online resource, learn more about the work of United Methodist Communications through the latest communication news and official announcements.

Reporters’ queries and Annual Conference communicator story leads should be directed to the Public Information team via email at [email protected] or by calling 615-742-5406.

United Methodist Communications Press Releases

The United Methodist Church Press Center (Managed by United Methodist Communications)

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  • Martin Luther King Jr.'s Monument appears to cradle the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. (Image by Maidstone Mulenga/Council of Bishops.)

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    A Call to Action for The United Methodist Church in Times of Challenge

  • Worshipers rise at the opening celebration for the United Methodist 2016 General Conference in Portland, Ore. (Photo by Maile Bradfield, UMNS.)

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    Commission on the General Conference establishes timeline for next steps

  • Advent candles image courtesy of the Council of Bishops.

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    UMC Bishops call for optimism and hope in 2021

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    United Methodist Global AIDS Committee Plans World AIDS Day Service

  • The November 2-5 COB virtual meeting brought together about 115 active and retired bishops from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. (Photo courtesy of the Council of Bishops.)

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    UMC Bishops propose innovative ideas in face of anxieties and pandemic

  • Bishop Thomas Bickerton. (Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.)

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    Connectional Table Emerging Project launches video segments

  • Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

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    Connectional Table Affirms the Christmas Covenant Legislation

  • Commission on General Conference of The United Methodist Church's logo.

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    General Conference Commission Names Study Team

  • Women carry water as the sun rises at Njenjete village near Madisi, Malawi. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

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    United Methodist News: Water is Life

  • Vote sticker image by Amberzen on Pixabay.com.

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    U.S. Bishops call for full participation in November elections

  • The Give Love campaign will offer a myriad of images for use by churches. A sampling of the overarching campaign logos are shown. (Image courtesy of United Methodist Communications)

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    End of year Give Love initiative begins November 1

  • Bishop Warner Brown pictured. (Photo courtesy of the Council of Bishops)

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    Bishop Warner Brown assigned as interim bishop of Sierra Leone

  • During General Conferences, UMCom staff generated news releases and stories, served as a liaison with secular media, arranged news conferences and even produced radio and television shows for church members. A General Conference newsroom accommodates the needs of secular and the church’s communications professionals alike. (Photo courtesy of United Methodist Communications)

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    United Methodist Communications Celebrates 80th Birthday

  • “COVID-19 and HIV & AIDS” webinar details shared. (Image courtesy of Global AIDS Committee)

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    Inaugural United Methodist Global AIDS Committee Webinar Panelists Announced

  • Bishop Sally Dyck, Ecumenical Officer for the Council of Bishops said the grants are used to deepen ecumenical and/or interreligious relationships across the United Methodist Connection through local ministries. ( File photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS)

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    Bishops offer grants for local ecumenical initiatives

  • The Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry chats with Bishop Gregory Palmer, The United Methodist Church chair of the Episcopal Church Dialogue Committee. (Photo provided by the Council of Bishops.)

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    United Methodist Church and Episcopal Church put full communion plans on hold

  • Bishop John Yambasu's official portrait courtesy of the Council of Bishops.

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    Livestream for Bishop Yambasu's funeral

  • AIDS awareness ribbons (Photo: Getty Images / Canva Pro)

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    United Methodist Global AIDS Committee Set to Host Free Webinar Series