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New Places for New People

Parishioners listen during worship at the River of Life ministry, held at the Nantahala Outdoor Center near Bryson City, N.C. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. One way The UMC lives out this goal is by starting new congregations and faith expressions that reach new people. Church can happen anywhere: inside a building, out in public or online.

The Rev. John Randolph recording a sermon for Whenever Wherever Worship. Courtesy of Connie Offutt of the Kentucky Annual Conference 2023.

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Committed to The UMC

Creating digital spaces for committed United Methodists

Annual conferences are using digital ministries to help United Methodists connect both locally and across the conference in exciting new ways.

Piper Ramsey-Sumner speaks about her group, Tally Brew Theology in Tallahassee, Fla., during the Fresh Expressions conference Feb. 7-9 in Charlotte, N.C. It was the first national meeting for Fresh Expressions, an effort for church revitalization that is part of United Methodist Discipleship Ministries. Photo by Jim Patterson, UM News.

Welcoming and Inviting

New Places for New People

Find resources on fresh expressions

Fresh expressions are an international movement of Christians seeking to connect with people outside traditional churches and congregations. If you or your church is interested in starting here a few resources you might find helpful.

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