Cool Ideas

Cross walk creates visual journey to Easter

Forty crosses in front of Aberdeen First United Methodist Church illustrate the passion, sacrifice and resurrection of Christ through art. Read More

In the News

United Methodists killed in shooting spree at Jewish centers

Two members of the Church of Resurrection were among the three killed in what authorities are calling a hate crime. Read More

Ideas to discuss Biblical themes in “Noah” film

Find food for thought about spiritual concepts presented in the film along with a handy chart to compare the Biblical narrative with the movie script. Read More

Special for the Season

Easter Totem Pole

In native cultures, spiritual tradition was not only shared with words. One pastor in Alaska used wood to explain the Easter story. View

Featured Resource

FAQs: Lent & Easter

Why do we observe Lent before Easter? Why do people give up sweets or caffeine for Lent? Find some facts about the season. Read More

Video Worth Watching

Chuck Knows Church: Maundy Thursday

It's also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, Sheer Thursday and Thursday of Mysteries! But what exactly is this important day... View

In the Spotlight

Navy Chaplain serves in Washington mudslide disaster

Jennifer Bowden is serving Navy families and helping with the search for survivors in Oso. "Every day I go in it's surreal." Read More

Daily Devotional

See today’s food for thought from the Upper Room. Visit Site

Spiritual Living

Check your price tag

Avoid comparisons, writes Jessica LaGrone. "Your price tag does not say ‘marked down.' Your tag says, ‘Bought with a price. Loved by God.'" Read More

First-generation students, mentors defy statistics

United Methodist-related colleges make higher education more accessible to students who are the first in their families to pursue a four-year-degree. Read More