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Is Advent just an early Christmas season?

It seems that the Advent season is being eclipsed by Christmas, a season that doesn’t actually begin until December 25. So, if Advent isn’t just about Christmas, what is it all about? Watch and learn about the history and true meaning of Advent, as well as ways this season can be a time for spiritual growth.

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The UMC's General Commission on Religion and Race's Rev. Enger Muteteke shares how we can build community and a sense of belonging by better understanding the words we use and misuse. Learn more.

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The Rev. Eric Pridmore, lead by Gene, his Seeing Eye dog , brings the worship bulletins to prepare for the morning service at Goodman Memorial United Methodist Church in Cary, Miss. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

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Reading and singing the hymns of Charles Wesley are wonderful ways to come into the presence of Christ. Image by Kathryn Price, United Methodist Communications.

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O God, help us so that we are not desensitized to violence and stir something within us that empowers us into action. Photo by K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash

God, show us how to do more: A prayer in response to violence

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The Recap | Episode 2

Gain a better understanding of what is going on in The United Methodist Church, find inspiration in stories of ministry and learn how our denomination is transforming the world.

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Soccer ministry teaches about life and faith | United Women in Faith’s new name, programs | Bibles and bikes support modern-day circuit riders | #BeUMC

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For the first time since 2016, new bishops were elected in five U.S. areas or jurisdictions, Central and Southern Europe and the Central Philippines Central Conference. Original photo by Paul Jeffrey; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

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The Rev. Bryant Phelps speaks as part of a young clergy panel at “Space at the Table: Conversations of Hope for the UMC Future.” The Nov. 16 event was at Dallas’ Lovers Lane United Methodist Church. Photo by Sam Hodges, UM News.

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