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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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  • Bishop Gaspar Joao Domingos (Photo courtesy of the Council of Bishops.)

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    COB congratulates 5th Chancellor of Africa University

  • Deeply Rooted People of God #BeUMC campaign image by United Methodist Communications.

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    People of God Campaign Invites Members to BeUMC

  • Council of Bishops logo, rectangular (1935x1290)

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    COB approves episcopal supervision recommendations for SEJ

  • Screengrab image from the 2020 State of the Church Report video.

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    2020 State of the Church Report Blessed is the Church

  • COB President Cynthia Fierro Harvey offers closing remarks at the end of the five-day Council of Bishops meeting held online April 26 to April 30. (Screengrab image courtesy of the Council of Bishops.)

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    COB ends 5 day meeting, clarify key decisions

  • Connectional Table logo

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    Vision Proposal approved by Connectional Table

  • The last time the full Council of Bishops met in person was in November 2019 outside Chicago. (COB file photo by Maidstone Mulenga.)

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    Council of Bishops to gather in virtual meeting April 26 to April 30

  • Image by shaunl for Getty Images courtesy of Canva Pro.

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    UM Agencies Commit to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

  • United Methodists Stand Against Racism. Image by United Methodist Communications.

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    Bishops call for dismantling systematic racism in aftermath of George Floyd verdict

  • Mbalu Fonnie, head nurse in the hemorrhagic fever ward, and nurse Veronica Karoma describe efforts to contain the Ebola virus as they stand outside the gates to the isolation ward at the government hospital in Kenema, Sierra Leone. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

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    World Press Freedom Day recognizes information as a public good

  • Members of the 2016-2020 Judicial Council. (From left) Front row: Deanell Reece Tacha, N. Oswald Tweh Sr., the Rev. Luan-Vu Tran. Back row: Lydia Romão Gulele, Ruben T. Reyes, the Rev. Øyvind Helliesen, the Rev. Dennis Blackwell, and the Rev. J. Kabamba Kiboko. (Not pictured, Beth Capen) Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

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    Judicial Council refuses COB request to rule on Protocol

  • The Church Communications Workshops Series: Leveraging Communication for Greater Connection training image. (Courtesy of United Methodist Communications.)

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    Training conference series launched to equip Christian communications