Category: World

Report looks at the UMC today

During this season of change, this 2018 State of the Church report shows that “the mission is yet alive.”

Join week of action for migrants

A national week of action, “Love Knows No Borders,” is scheduled December 10-18. Here’s how you can learn, give and act in solidarity with those seeking refuge in the U.S.

Joining hands on Giving Tuesday

November 27, Giving Tuesday, persons from 11 countries made generous contributions of $624,868 to the United Methodist Advance.  Thank you.

UMC steps up after earthquake

St. John’s UMC in Anchorage, Alaska became a temporary shelter for 46 residents of Karluk Manor after the earthquake knocked out power and water to the facility.

UMCOR at work in Paradise

United Methodists are at work in Paradise, CA, where survivors of last month’s wildfires are putting their lives back together.

Caring for the migrant caravan

United Methodist leaders say many people of faith see the members of the migrant caravan as children of God escaping desperate situations back home. Many congregations are offering them aid.

Finance board holds on budget cuts

Despite a request to reconsider, the board of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency is moving ahead with planned cuts to the denominational budget. 

Choirs needed at 2020 General Conference

Online auditions for an invitation to perform at the 2020 General Conference are now being accepted. Here’s how to apply.

Video series features ‘Seeing a Way Forward’

United Methodist News Service is featuring different perspectives of church leaders on the work of the Commission on a Way Forward in this special video series.

Churches cope with latest wildfires

In the middle of a desolate wasteland, United Methodists are there as Northern California wildfires continue to take their toll.