General Conference & Bishops

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (185+ words) By Lilla Marigza Oct. 6, 2026 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) For 50 years, United Methodist Volunteers in Mission has sent ordinary people into extraordinary situations — building schools and churches, providing medical care, strengthening communities and helping families rebuild after disasters. What began as…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (874+ words) Before COVID hit in 2020, Bozeman United Methodist Church in Montana had a large youth ministry. “It dwindled down a lot and older folks are always saying, ‘I miss seeing kids in worship and having this big robust youth program,’” said…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1339+ words) By Sam Hodges Oct. 2, 2026 | UM News If there were a hall of fame for United Methodist clergy, the Rev. Lamar Smith would be in it, no question. For one thing, he was a super-ager pastor. He began his ministry in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1331+ words) By Heather Hahn Sept. 30, 2026 | UM News With excitement and earnest prayer, Leadership Gathering organizers and participants are making final preparations for the first-of-its-kind United Methodist event — now less than three weeks away. In the meantime, organizers also are releasing resources…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (42+ words) The latest information and inspiration. Get the latest news and information from around the Conference School for Lay Ministries Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry Board of Ordained Ministry PUTTING FAITH INTO ACTION Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice Disaster…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (1647+ words) By Heather Hahn Sept. 9, 2026 | SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (UM News) In a country named for The Savior, members of the Methodist family from around the globe met to discuss how they could work together living out Christ’s call. The World…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (42+ words) The latest information and inspiration. Get the latest news and information from around the Conference School for Lay Ministries Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry Board of Ordained Ministry PUTTING FAITH INTO ACTION Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice Disaster…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1288+ words) Aug. 14, 2026 | COLUMBUS, Ohio (UM News) The United Methodist Church could be an antidote to the loneliness that blankets a world ironically more connected than ever through technology. Charting the denomination’s future begins with the new vision statement introduced by the…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (424+ words) A few days after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of western North Carolina, I was on a Zoom call with a clergy friend from seminary who was serving there. I asked what they needed most. Her answer was simple. Shovels. Diapers....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1085+ words) By the Rev. Gustavo Vásquez July 29, 2026 | JUANA DÍAZ, Puerto Rico The Methodist Church of Puerto Rico concluded its 11th Connectional Conference with a renewed commitment to discipleship, community engagement and partnership in mission, even as the island continues to face economic…...