The Rev. Anne Lau Choy baptizes an infant at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Fremont, Calif. Photo by Brian Teodoro.

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After a wave of mass shootings from California to Iowa, United Methodists are responding with prayer, comfort for the grieving and renewed calls for advocacy against gun violence. Photo by Guernz11, courtesy of Pixabay; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

Church responds to days of mass shootings
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Five churches unite to demonstrate God's love

A Festival of Nations, hosted by Hillcrest United Methodist Church, brought together five diverse congregations and offered a glimpse of the Kingdom of God.

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Rev. Christy Holden and Derrick Scott III discuss spiritual trauma on "Get Your Spirit in Shape."

Trauma happens, even in the church. Two United Methodist leaders discuss ways to prevent harm and how we can encourage healing. Learn more.

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United Methodists celebrate Human Relations Day with a special offering taken the Sunday before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Gifts received build King's vision to strive for a community where everyone is cared for and absent of poverty, hunger and hate through Community Developers, United Methodist Voluntary Services and Youth Offender Rehabilitation Programs, and others.

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Jesus suggests that waiting can be an act of humility.

Does Jesus have something to teach us about toxic busyness?
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What we believe

To each one of us grace has been given. Ephesians 4:7. Illustration by Troy Dossett, United Methodist Communications

God at work before we know it: Prevenient grace
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Mentoring Month

Bernie Sharkey, far right, mentors kids through an outreach at St. Mark's UMC in Murfreesboro, TN. Photo provided by Bernie Sharkey

The joy of mentoring
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How we serve

An ambulance and medical supplies head to Ukraine from the Central Conference of Central and Southern Europe of The United Methodist Church.

European United Methodists support Ukrainians
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Our UM Table

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Easy Ube Pastry Rolls
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God's love in action

Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta started a weekly chess club for kids at a pastor’s apartment complex and built community with 20 youth.

Church chess club connects with local youth
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Hurricane-force winds. Photo courtesy of UMCOR.

UMCOR: Global & US disaster relief
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The Recap | Episode 4

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.