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Love our neighbor

The mission opportunity of COVID-19 vaccines

Educating ourselves with a variety of viewpoints and seeking to create a space for understanding is key to loving one another. A collection of books written by United Methodist leaders and laypersons seeks to inform the LGBTQ conversation. Photo by Clay Banks by Unsplash

UM books to inform the LGBTQ conversation

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People of The United Methodist Church

The United Methodist Church is a family of faith, millions strong all over the world. We asked members from around the globe why they love being United Methodist.

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Clergy members gather in prayer during a vigil at McKendree United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tenn., to grieve and remember people lost to acts of racism. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

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YOUR gift offers peace

Our Social Principles call us to love our enemies, seek justice, and serve as reconcilers of conflict.

Through our gifts on Peace with Justice Sunday we are able to strengthen God’s family with ministries that challenge structures of inequality and empower people and communities through systemic change.

Fifty percent of this offering stays within the Annual Conference to support Peace with Justice Coordinators to develop local social justice ministries. The remaining 50 percent provides for education and ministry for advocacy and action efforts.

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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.

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Expanding the Table

Advocating for Justice

Lyn and Gene Saltzman plant the first potato crop in March 2021. Photo courtesy of Reelfoot Rural Ministries for Global Ministries.

Couple sows 'the Word' with farming ministry

The United Methodist Women's Racial Justice Charter has advocated for racial equality for more than 40 years. Pictured (l-r): Dionne P. Boissier, Sung-ok Lee, Emily Jones, at a 2018 event. Photo courtesy of United Methodist Women

Racial Justice: Information and Resources

The Rev. Shawn Moses (right) of First Grace United Methodist Church, New Orleans, welcomes a new family joining the church. Photo by Kathy L. Gilbert, UM News.

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United Methodist hymn no. 334, "Sweet, Sweet Spirit," was inspired when Doris Akers, legendary gospel music songwriter and choir director, insisted her choir spend more time praying. Photo by Steven Kyle Adair at Glendale United Methodist Church, Nashville, Tenn.

United Methodist hymn's 'sweet, sweet Spirit'-filled origins

The Murdock family, members at Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, have stayed connected to their church through online worship services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Steven Kyle Adair, United Methodist Communications.

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A conversation with the Rev. Sharon Austin about The UMC’s Social Principles: Why they matter, and how they acknowledge our connection to God, one another, and the created world.

Life together: The UM Social Principles

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

'Why I give': United Methodists speak out

Blessed is The United Methodist Church: A Beatitudes song

Even in the darkest times, we find hope in God’s blessings. The original song and video based on Matthew 5:3-12 and produced by United Methodist Communications, contains images of United Methodists experiencing and responding to the unique challenges of 2020. To learn more about the work of The United Methodist Church in 2020 visit www.resourceumc.org/church-report.

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