UMC News
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Young people's gathering energizes connection
15 July 2026The United Methodist forum gives young delegates, youth leaders space to foster fellowship, focus on discipleship and imagine the future church.
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Conferences team up to raise $1.5M for Africa University dorm
15 July 2026The United Methodist Church’s Upper New York and Susquehanna annual conferences approved a project to build a women’s dormitory in response to a pressing need for student housing.
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2026 Iowa Annual Conference
14 July 2026June 11-14, Des Moines, Iowa
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Leadership Gathering moves ahead amid challenges
13 July 2026Despite rising costs and visa troubles, organizers are pressing ahead with the gathering intended to help set a new course for The United Methodist Church.
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Remembering civil rights advocate Clara Ester
13 July 2026The lifelong United Methodist, who died July 9 at age 77, was inspired by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to fight injustice. She went on to inspire countless others as a deaconess and servant leader.
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Probe ends of pastor who worked for Epstein
10 July 2026The Missouri Conference has reached a resolution with a United Methodist pastor who briefly worked as a property manager for the convicted sex offender.
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Group advises adding 2 more US bishops
10 July 2026While recognizing The United Methodist Church’s financial constraints, church leaders have approved a recommendation to increase the number of U.S. bishops in 2028.
