Shaping a Future at Peace
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For more than 85 years, UM News has served as the official news-gathering agency for The United Methodist Church, telling stories of God’s work in the world with integrity and independence. This World Press Freedom Day, your gift helps keep those stories alive, accessible and free.
UM News is a trusted source for the latest church news, disaster response and the church's connection to top stories in the headlines.
Through insightful, multimedia coverage, UM News brings you features and updates on the church’s response to important world issues—like this one about United Methodists supporting migrant workers in Hong Kong.
The connection is evident through stories about the church’s ministries, including an Alabama church that sends books to prisons.
Commentaries enable the exchange of ideas on various topics, from human rights to social concerns, leadership and the general church.
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