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United Methodist Communications provides resources, news, stories and media that strengthen faith and support local church leadership. It amplifies the diverse voices and witness of United Methodists worldwide and celebrates the global impact of our shared ministries. Through its work, United Methodist Communications equips individuals and congregations to communicate effectively and share God’s love with the world.
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Equip your congregation with a clear understanding of The United Methodist Church. This updated, digital handbook supports new member classes, ongoing learning opportunities, and leadership training, offering accessible explanations of our beliefs, structure, connectional ministry, and shared mission.
The right gear makes it easy to share the mission and vision of the church. The UMC Store offers apparel, drinkware, gifts, resources, and signage that let your congregation wear their faith and carry your church's identity wherever they go. From T-shirts to bookmarks, these items work double duty: they build belonging among your members and spark curiosity in the people around them.
Significant effort goes into creating a positive experience that campers and families will remember for years to come. But once the snacks are gone and the decorations come down, how can churches build lasting relationships with VBS families? These ideas can help your church create communication pathways after VBS to keep those families engaged throughout the year.
Social media is never really finished. Platforms update their rules, shift their priorities, and change how content is seen and shared - sometimes with little warning. For local churches, those changes are not just a technology issue. They directly affect who sees your announcements, how many people discover your worship services, and whether your community-building efforts actually work.
Explore how digital ministry fosters real relationships, spiritual searching, and belonging as church leaders share insights from the Phygital Fellows program.
Communications Resources for Local Churches
Tips and tools for church leaders to effectively use social platforms, engage members, and grow your ministry in a digital world.
Your web ministry is not only a great way to share information with church members, but it's also an effective way to reach newcomers. Your "digital front door" welcomes visitors and serves as one of your best marketing tools. Learn how United Methodist Communications can help you with your website.
Find tools and services to support your local church's marketing and communication efforts, including marketing plans, and much more.
Identity is more than compliance to standards, it is about delivering a brand experience that the audience will grow to trust. The United Methodist Church identity is a key component for developing the brand’s strength and reputation through our local churches around the world.
Church and Conference Resources
A new Vision for The United Methodist Church was unveiled in the spring of 2025. Watch this video to learn more.
The United Methodist Church's special giving structure ensures your generosity blesses as many people as possible in sustainable, strategic ways.
Identity is more than compliance to standards; it is about delivering a brand experience the audience will grow to trust. The United Methodist Church identity is a key component in developing the brand’s strength and reputation through its consistent application.
United Methodist Communications partners with annual conferences to strengthen communication, expand ministry reach, and share the story of The United Methodist Church. Through strategic support, training, and technology resources, we help conferences communicate effectively with their churches and communities.
Podcasts
MyCom provides church leaders with expert tips and resources on marketing, communications and outreach through e-newsletters, podcasts, and webinars covering social media, digital trends and technology.
In each class/episode, we talk with coaches and teachers who guide us in building an online presence for our ministries, engaging individuals in community, and ushering our communities into digital discipleship.
Get Your Spirit in Shape podcast features conversations with United Methodists who inspire and encourage us as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Press, Updates and Reports
Learn about the church's communications plan, which outlines the strategy, objectives, and communications approach for 2026.
Dedicated website designed to serve as the central source of information and updates on the proposal to unify the four agencies into a single connectional ministry agency.
United Methodist Communications’ Public Information team maintains the Press Center of The United Methodist Church. This online resource let helps you to learn more about the work of United Methodist Communications through the latest communication news and official announcements. Reporters’ queries should be directed to the Public Information team via email at [email protected] or by calling 615-742-5406.
Our vision is to share the message of God's transforming grace with the world. We achieve this by telling the story of God's work in the world and by equipping the church to speak this redemptive message to a broken and hurting world.
The Foundation supports United Methodist Communications by funding digital ministries, storytelling, and technology infrastructure, enabling global outreach and connection.