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John Wesley & Methodist History
The history of Methodism from John and Charles Wesley to historic chapels, civil rights leaders, church anniversaries and the heritage of local congregations.
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Louisiana Conference invests $15M in churches | UMNews.org
2+ week, 1+ day ago (980+ words) By Jim Patterson Sept. 25, 2026 | UM News Asbury United Methodist Church in Bossier City, Louisiana, boasts a beautiful facility that members have enjoyed since 2005. Not so pretty or rewarding is the million dollars or so of debt the church still carries…...
Bishop Mutti, leader in AIDS fight, dies | UMNews.org
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1609+ words) By Heather Hahn Sept. 2, 2026 | UM News Retired Bishop Albert Frederick Mutti III, who helped lead The United Methodist Church to take up the fight against AIDS, died Sept. 1 at age 88. Mutti, known throughout his life as “Fritz,” began his ministry…...
Church sets the table to connect beyond its walls | UMNews.org
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1203+ words) By the Rev. Thomas E. Kim Aug. 26, 2026 | OLATHE, Kan. (UM News) On Friday evenings, Book & Coffee Shop at Grace United Methodist Church in Olathe looks less like a church hall and more like one of Kansas City’s busiest Korean restaurants. Diners…...
Kentucky Conference Celebrates 70 Years of Full Clergy Rights for Women
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (924+ words) The front of Fellowship Hall quickly filled with clergywomen. Active and retired elders, deacons, local pastors, and associate members stepped forward together during the 2026 Kentucky Annual Conference as the conference paused to celebrate a milestone that has shaped generations of…...
African Methodists pledge to speak out against injustice | UMNews.org
4+ mon, 21+ hour ago (1157+ words) By Eveline Chikwanah June 10, 2026 | LOME, Togo (UM News) Heads of Methodist denominations in Africa celebrated their churches’ impact on healthcare, education infrastructure and spiritual and ecclesiastical development while committing to speak against social vices that threaten people’s dignity. The bishops…...
Church historians explore racial and revolutionary past | UMNews.org
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1438+ words) By John W. Coleman June 3, 2026 | PENNINGTON, N.J. (UM News) Just before The United Methodist Church celebrated Heritage Sunday on May 24, denominational historians and archivists learned about the earliest history of both American Methodism and its host nation, which is celebrating its birth…...
Black church leaders learn worship wisdom at institute | UMNews.org
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (1159+ words) By John W. Coleman May 13, 2026 | DALLAS (UM News) A United Methodist conference served up a cornucopia of creative instruction and inspiration to help leaders of predominantly Black congregations seeking to elevate worship and ministry in and beyond their churches. The Junius…...
As US 250th nears, bishops discuss democracy | UMNews.org
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (1420+ words) By Heather Hahn May 6, 2026 | JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (UM News) During the American Revolutionary War, a British soldier interrupted a Methodist service in New York and demanded that the worshippers sing “God Save the King.” When the singing was over, the preacher…...
Remembering Pharis Harvey, global human rights advocate | UMNews.org
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (1015+ words) By the Rev. Thomas E. Kim May 5, 2026 | SEOUL, Korea (UM News) The Rev. Pharis Harvey, a United Methodist pastor, missionary and internationally respected human rights advocate, helped bring global attention to South Korea’s pro-democracy movement. Though he was an ordained elder,…...
Remembering Raquel Martínez, editor of Spanish hymnal | UMNews.org
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (948+ words) By the Rev. Gustavo Vásquez April 15, 2026 | UM News Friends and colleagues are celebrating the “abundance of gifts” left behind by Raquel Martínez, a leader in sacred music, educator and advocate for bilingual worship in The United Methodist Church. She died…...