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Prayer Life

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Re-energize your prayer life with a new practice

There is no one-size-fits-all for a great prayer life. And practice does make a difference. Lent is a good time to try new methods. Read More

Family Activities

Lent artwork courtesy of Pockets magazine from Upper Room Ministries.

Family time during Lent

Check out these suggestions for special practices and talk about how you’d like to observe Lent as a family. Read More

Resources

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Topic: Responding to Violence

United Methodists respond to tragedy by offering prayers and support. Find resources, read news coverage and learn how individuals make a positive difference. Read More

In the News

Mary Jo “MJ” Nye, 60, of Battle Creek was shot outside a Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Texas Township, MI, on Feb. 20, 2016. Facebook image, courtesy of Michigan Area of The United Methodist Church.

Mass shooting victim devoted United Methodist

One of the eight victims from a tragic mass shooting rampage in Kalamazoo, Michigan, was a lifelong member and leader in The United Methodist Church. . Read More

General Conference

The Rev. Mujinga Kashala is part of the Commission on General Conference and a 2016 delegate from the DRC.  Video image courtesy of United Methodist Communications.

Global Voices at General Conference: The Rev. Mujinga Kashala

She will be traveling nearly 9,000 miles from home, but this DRC pastor is glad to be one of the global voices shaping the denomination. View

Devotional Aids

Healing the Circle Lenten Devotionals graphic, courtesy Illinois Great Rivers Conference.

Healing the Circle Lenten Devotionals

Prayers and reflections by Native Americans and about the Native American tradition bring new perspective to the season. Read More

Lenten Resources

Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church provides Lent and Easter resources for churches and congregations. Artwork courtesy of Discipleship Ministries.

Lent & Easter Resources

Discipleship Ministries offers these resources to help your congregations prepare for Lent and Easter. Read More

Daily Devotional

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Today's Prayers & Resources

Spend some time in prayer with these resources from the Upper Room. More