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Braden Memorial UMC in Nashville, TN, continues to recover from a March 3, 2020 tornado. Photo by Mike DuBose, United Methodist Communications.

Hanging tough, moving forward

A new year is a good time to discover a new Bible study. Check out a variety of studies for online small groups or individuals. Photo by Greg Campbell for United Methodist Communications.

New Bible studies for a new year

Transforming what you see

Get Your Spirit in Shape: Holistic health around the world

How does The UMC work to ensure the health of mind, body and spirit for those around the globe? Find out in 2021’s first “GYSIS” episode with guest Kathleen Griffith, interim Global Health Team Lead and the Program Manager of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church.

Watch this episode of "Get Your Spirit in Shape" and learn more here.

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United Methodist Now

Inspiration for Daily Living

Twice each month, our e-newsletter offers examples of Christian living, inspirational messages, and information on what it means to be a United Methodist.

New Year's goals

Clutter can build up in our church closets and in our lives. A photo illustration by Mike DuBose, United Methodist Communications.

Spiritual decluttering: A fresh start for a new year

A rainbow forms in the aftermath of a tornado near Poplar Bluff, Missouri. File photo by Mike DuBose, United Methodist News.

Not alone in our anxiety

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Coronavirus inspiration, information & resources

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Get Them Talking: Transform

United Methodist Beliefs: Sanctifying Grace

During the coronavirus pandemic, many United Methodist churches are holding online worship services, such as Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville. Here, a young member of the Glendale UMC family watches. Photo courtesy of Glendale United Methodist Church

Where to worship online

United Methodist Ernestine Shepherd, an 84-year-old world champion body builder who has appeared in a Beyoncé video, found her joy restored while struggling with anxiety and depression. Photo courtesy of Yohnnie Shambourger.

The power of restored joy

Wesley UMC music director William Ness directs parking lot choir. Photo courtesy of Nan Gibbons.

Singing in the parking lot

United Methodists share why they give to their local churches. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News

'Why I give': United Methodists speak out

Ask The UMC: Are we to respect leaders with whom we disagree?

What if we disagree with an elected leader of our city, our state, our nation? How should we respond as United Methodists? Ask The UMC addresses the questions in a video titled, "Are we called to respect our elected leaders even if we disagree with them?"

This video is one in a series answering questions about the intersection of The United Methodist Church and politics from Ask The UMC,

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