UMC News
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United Methodists confront Iran war’s impact
13 April 2026With the ceasefire on shaky ground and no deal in sight, United Methodists are praying for peace as they’ve done since the beginning of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. They also are speaking out against disregard for human life.
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United Methodist bishops encounter hope in Ukraine
13 April 2026Three European bishops traveled to western Ukraine to visit United Methodist congregations and meet people who have been living in war for years. The journey was about presence, solidarity and reminding people they have not been forgotten.
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What churches should know about Miracle Sunday
10 April 2026Miracle Sunday is a one-time offering on May 17 to raise funds intended to help United Methodist pastors in Africa, the Philippines and Europe get a theological education.
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Evangelism efforts flourish in southern Madagascar
10 April 2026Thanks to a $12,000 grant from the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries, a United Methodist church team conducted open-air campaigns and house-to-house outreach in four communities, distributed Bibles and built a shelter for worship.
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Around the table, a church finds new life in rural Wisconsin
08 April 2026A small-town United Methodist church in rural Wisconsin embraces community outreach by serving meals, building relationships and redefining what it means to be church.
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Pastors’ wives help strengthen ministry in East Congo
08 April 2026The East Congo Episcopal Area has provided training to help wives of United Methodist clergy become leaders and drive community development in rural areas.
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Caucuses seek changes to 2028 General Conference plans
06 April 2026A letter from the InterEthnic Strategy Development Group to the United Methodist Commission on the General Conference raises alarms about the increased presence of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
