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The United Methodist Cross and Flame logo lies in pieces after Hurricane Laura tore through Wakefield United Methodist Church in Cameron, La. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

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One church's story of radical love

In this video, learn the story of The Village at Glencliff, a unique respite care community for persons experiencing homelessness, and the risky discipleship required by the United Methodists who made it happen.

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The healing journey for trauma

Author & pastor the Rev. Dr. Ron Bell, shares ways we can begin the healing process and begin to reconnect with God and one another.

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Global crisis

United Methodist leaders provide resources to help aid your understanding and ability to care for refugees.

Resources to help Afghan refugees

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Love our neighbor

The mission opportunity of COVID-19 vaccines

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Death and Resurrection Series

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Dismantling racism

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

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'In the world, you have distress. But be encouraged! I have conquered the world.' John 16:33

Get Them Talking: Be encouraged

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Sports Legend

Baseball great Jackie Robinson, who helped integrate Major League Baseball, held on to his Methodist faith throughout his legendary career. Canva collage by Crystal Caviness, United Methodist Communications.

Baseball icon Jackie Robinson's Methodist faith

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Spiritual Growth tools

United Methodist children's ministry leaders share tips for how to help the children we love build faith in their lives. Image design by Stacey Hagewood, United Methodist Communications

Tips for instilling faith in children

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Why We Serve

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3 steps for following Jesus into the world

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

'Why I give': United Methodists speak out

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A student's prayer for school

As students of all ages return to school, this prayer is a way to remind them that God is always there, helping as they navigate new surroundings, new classes and new friends.

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Church can happen anywhere

Six million jobs in the U.S. economy involve work in the outdoor recreation industry. This includes paddling, climbing, and hiking. Sundays can be the busiest day for people who work or play on the water but one United Methodist pastor is finding a way to be sure they can also worship on that day. See how this congregation is rethinking church and traveling outside church walls.

Blessings Flow at River Church

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The church in photos

From top left: Storm clouds swirl behind Pine Grove United Methodist Church in Bastian, Va.; Hillary Cooper, 11, gives the sermon at Tubman Memorial United Methodist Church in Monrovia, Liberia; Andy, a recovering addict, gets a smooch from guard dog at Brookside Farm rehabilitation program in Aurora, W.Va.; the Rev. Armando Rodriguez Jr. (left) prays with Dr. Dimas Hidalgo (center) and Nelcilone Broga onboard the John Wesley medical boat while docked in Murutinga, Brazil. All photos by Mike DuBose, UM News.

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Pandemic

New mask recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the rise in the delta variant of the coronavirus affect churches' decisions on in-person worship and safety protocols. Pews image by Andrew Seaman, courtesy of Unsplash; mask image courtesy of Pixabay; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

Churches mask up, close doors as virus spikes

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