UMC News
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Latin American Methodists stress unity amid church changes
20 May 2026CIEMAL leaders say the historic autonomy of churches in Latin America and the Caribbean has helped the region navigate divisions within The United Methodist Church without deep regional fractures.
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United Methodist women called to be ‘unstoppable’
20 May 2026At a time of rising threats to basic human rights, the United Methodist women’s organization encouraged its members to put love into action so all people can have the abundant life promised by Jesus.
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Church women urged to resist authoritarianism
18 May 2026United Methodists Stacey Abrams and her mother, the Rev. Carolyn Abrams, challenged United Women in Faith to disrupt rollbacks to voting rights. Elizabeth Eckford, one of the Little Rock Nine, also shared her story of bravery in the face of brutality.
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Planting hope: Mission school journeys toward climate justice
18 May 2026A United Methodist tree-planting initiative in Zimbabwe is providing a living classroom for students while strengthening environmental awareness.
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Adapted bicycles break barriers, enrich lives in Congo
15 May 2026The United Methodist Church provides mobility assistance to people with disabilities in Kamina, including members of other religious denominations.
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Retired pastor running for Georgia governor
15 May 2026Olu Brown, a United Methodist and formerly pastor of a prominent church outside of Atlanta, is campaigning for the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia. The primary election is May 19.
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Lessons from past shape jurisdictions’ future
13 May 2026United Methodist bishops learned more about the legacy of the segregated Central Jurisdiction and history of the jurisdictional system, as leaders contemplate possible changes to that system.
