Support UM News on World Press Freedom Day: Give to help sustain and expand the storytelling capacity of UM News. Your donation today will transform information into inspiration and ensure we can continue sharing stories of God’s work in the world through The UMC. Help us reach our $15,000 goal and keep this vital ministry fair, faithful, trusted and free for all! 

Ecumenical Ministries

Among the Council of Bishops' responsiblies is mediating ecumenical relationships with other denominations.

Ecumenical guests join in morning worship on April 30, 2024, during the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

The United Methodist Church has ecumenical relationships with many other Christian denominations that aid it in its mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Wcc-climate

The World Council of Churches met in June of 2025 and launched an ecumenical decade of climate justice action in a bold and prayerful response to the growing climate emergency.

United Methodist Communications is an agency of The United Methodist Church

©2026 United Methodist Communications. All Rights Reserved