United Methodist Church

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1027+ words) By Heather Hahn Oct. 9, 2026 | UM News The general agency that oversees United Methodist Men has halted — at least for now — its affiliation with a fellowship that supports U.S. conference men’s ministries. At heart, the Commission on United Methodist Men’s…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (475+ words) There should be only one agenda item for the Leadership Gathering: the local church What will happen at the United Methodist Council of Bishops Leadership Gathering in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, October 20-24, 2026? And Bishop Ruben Saenz, president of the Council, is…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (881+ words) Commentary by the Rev. Paul Seay Oct. 8, 2026 | ABINGDON, Va. (UM News) What is going to happen at the United Methodist Council of Bishops Leadership Gathering in Calgary, Canada, Oct. 20-24? And Bishop Ruben Saenz, current president, is equally optimistic: “In Calgary,…...

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, 1+ 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+ week, 1+ day ago   (1172+ words) Commentary by the Rev. Albert Otshudi Longe and the Rev. Dr. Lloyd Nyarota Oct. 2, 2026 | OXFORD, Neb. (UM News) As United Methodists, holy conferencing is at the core of our identity, and the opportunity for United Methodists to gather and reflect…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (209+ words) The latest information and inspiration. A new host site on Saturday, November 7, 8 am - 11am Thank you to Moville UMC for accepting the request be a host. Trinity UMC in Ft. Dodge, Greenfield UMC, Cedar Falls First UMC and Mt. Pleasant UMC…...

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…...