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Women in the Southeastern Jurisdiction pray for Bishops-elect Sue Haupert-Johnson (in green-and-blue) and Sharma Lewis (in yellow-and-white) a day before their consecration. United Methodists already have elected a record number of women bishops this year. Photo by Jasmine Haynes, Mississippi Conference

New women bishops make history

U.S. delegates have elected more women bishops than in any previous class of United Methodist episcopal leaders. Four are African American. Read More

Reacting to World Events

Candles flicker. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

Topic: Responding to Violence

News of terrorism around the globe can test our faith. Get ideas for how to respond. More

Video for Reflection

Sheri Tyler Kimble shares a hug with Sean Siple during the giving of peace. Photo by Kathleen Barry, UMNS.

Becoming a Peacemaker: A Reflection

Martin Luther King Jr. stood for nonviolence. This meditation offers a prayer and a call for United Methodists to be peacemakers in the world too. View

Perspective

A time to save lives and do justice

United Methodist pastor writes, “We must focus on those most vulnerable and ask why their presence conjures up so much fear and violence.” Read More

What we believe

Woman holds candle. Photo by Courtney Carmody, courtesy of Flickr.

The Wesleyan Means of Grace

Courageous and forward-leaning mission congregations practice spiritual disciplines. Our vital work is a spiritual adventure based in John Wesley’s means of grace. Read More

Transforming Church

A man prepares to descend from a rock climbing wall inside Metzingen United Methodist Church in Germany.

Membership climbs at German church

Rock climbing gym in renovated building brings young people to church. View

How We Serve

The Wilhide family enjoyed a photo shoot at Myrtle Beach (S.C.) compliments of Jason’s House sponsor, Silver Charm Photography. Photo courtesy of Michele Smith, Silver Charm Photography.

Kids take vacation from cancer thanks to church

Jason's House gives families burdened with cancer "a week of stress-free enjoyment away from chemo and doctors and all the problems of life." Read More

Daily Devotions

The shamrock plant is used as a symbol of Christianity and the Trinity. It is often sold in stores around March 17th, the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

Today's prayers and resources

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

Faith Development

Young adults whose parents shared the importance of their faith are far more likely to continue in church. Members of the Bonn family pray during a 2014 service at Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin, Tenn., to lift up those facing the Ebola crisis in West Africa. Photo by Mike DuBose, United Methodist Communications.

The secret to faith after high school? Parents!

Worried about your child heading to college, and heading away from church? Youth leaders share tips to make your home a stronger spiritual base. Read More