UMC News
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In troubling times, look to ‘higher law’
23 January 2026Gilbert Haven, a Methodist pastor, taught that opening ourselves to God and seeing things from a divine point of view enables us to act from cleaner motives — and we must act.
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United Methodist clinic cares for migrants on difficult journey
21 January 2026A health clinic in Honduras supported by UMCOR and the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries provides much-needed relief as migration continues.
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Pioneer of Bible translation in Congo remembered
21 January 2026The Rev. Mbayo Mwepu Maxime, a leader of evangelism in North Katanga who helped translate the Bible into the regional native language, has died at the age of 70.
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Lorenzo Dow’s ‘crazy’ life
21 January 2026Born in the late 18th century, Lorenzo Dow was anti-slavery and not big on personal hygiene. He was also a more popular Methodist preacher than many of his contemporaries.
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‘Crazy Lorenzo’ joins other fictional Methodists
21 January 2026A novel by a graduate of United Methodist Candler School of Theology features a woman searching for her father, who is based on an eccentric 19th century preacher.
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Bishops ask all to help shape church’s future
20 January 2026The Council of Bishops is inviting all United Methodists to participate in a historic denomination-wide survey and join in a series of webinars to prepare for this October’s Leadership Gathering.
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Social media graphics from UM News
16 January 2026Graphic for Martin King Luther Jr. Day available to download and share on social media.
