Mission Moments and More are devotions that demonstrate the connectional mission of the United Methodist Church. In each devotion, discover specific United Methodist mission and ministry and how they bring tangible change to the world. You'll find a guiding scripture, a newsletter snippet, a message tailored for children and an offering prayer to share our mission's impact. Consider using these in personal prayer time, in small groups or during worship.
April 05, 2026 – Easter Sunday – Golden Cross Sunday
The joy of Easter moves us beyond celebration into faithful living. Because Christ is alive, we are called to participate in God’s work of healing and renewal. In The United Methodist Church, one way we live out that calling is through Golden Cross Sunday.
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April 12, 2026 – Second Sunday of Easter – Volunteers in Missions Awareness Sunday
The resurrection was not only proof that Christ lives. It was also a call. The disciples were sent.
That sending continues today. In The United Methodist Church, the call to mission can take many forms, but it always begins the same way: Jesus sends his followers into the world to serve. For some, that calling takes shape through United Methodist Volunteers in Mission.
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April 19, 2026 – Third Sunday of Easter – Native American Ministries Sunday
In The United Methodist Church, ministries often grow in that same spirit of relationship and shared journey. Native American Ministries Sunday is one way the church recognizes and supports the leadership, witness, and ministry of Native American congregations and communities throughout the connection.
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April 26, 2026 – Fourth Sunday of Easter - General Administration Fund (General Conference)
The early church described in Acts offers a powerful picture of how God’s people live and work together. The same spirit of shared commitment continues today in The United Methodist Church through gatherings like General Conference.
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