Publishing House among pandemic victims

Different times call for different approaches. The United Methodist Publishing House is making  painful adjustments to continue to assist local churches during a pandemic and beyond.

While waiting for a vaccine

This Faithlink feature explores Advent themes and the “different kind of waiting” that the anticipated promise of a COVID-19 vaccine has generated.

COVID-19 impacts church workers

The COVID Assurance Act (CAA) protects Michigan workers taking steps to prevent or slow the spread of COVID. It also protects churches that establish safety measures.

GC online options being considered

Joy Barrett serves on a new technology study team looking at online options to accommodate full participation of 900 delegates and leaders participating in the General Conference from four continents.

Leader says, ‘COVID needs no passport’

Special report by Dr. Muriel Nelson, chair of  COVID Emergency Response for the Liberia Conference. Deaths, so far, are low. She and the committee hope to keep it that way.

Helping kids through stressful times

“Outwardly, the kids looked as happy and carefree as ever!” says the Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley. She adds that children are good at masking their feelings and offers a healing… Continue Reading Helping kids through stressful times

UMC copes with financial strain

U.S. conferences — like the congregations they serve — are feeling the financial pinch. But they are finding ways to offer churches relief and strengthen ministry in these lean times.

Zooming with the Social Principles

An Oklahoma pastor says that a study of the United Methodist Social Principles is healing during “a time of deconstruction and destabilization” caused by COVID-19.

Hard realities and beautiful dreams

We may be exhausted, but United Methodists can still dream dreams of new life.  The Rev. Paul Perez, new Director of Connectional Ministry for The Michigan Conference, offers hope.

8 ways to serve during a pandemic

You can be a change agent in your community even during a pandemic. You can do some things at home or put on a mask, keep a healthy distance, and… Continue Reading 8 ways to serve during a pandemic