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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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Social media: Take a cue from John Wesley

Though he predated the likes of Facebook and Twitter, John Wesley offered a simple directive for how to interact on social media: do no harm, do good, communicate grace. On June 30, we celebrate Social Media Day.

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When is a time when you noticed that you had grown? In what areas do you still hope to grow? Growing is the topic of this "Get Them Talking" edition. Photo by Anna Shvets for Pexels; Canva design by United Methodist Communications.

Get Them Talking: Growing

Balloon volleyball is one of many activities at Respite Ministry, a memory care program that was founded at First United Methodist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Photo courtesy of Respite Ministry.

Finding unexpected joy in memory care

Dylan Mulligan, the Georgia Sandman, built a replica of Highclere Castle, known to the world as Downton Abbey. This creation, built at Gould's Inlet on Saint Simons Island, Georgia, took a total of seven hours and contains over one hundred gallons of water.Photo courtesy of Dylan Mulligan.

The spirituality of sandcastles

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

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Church & Society's Summer Read-Along Series

Digital discipleship: Being a presence of grace

Meg Carter at Calvary United Methodist Church decorates peach cookies being sold to pay for a new church air conditioner. Photo courtesy of Calvary United Methodist Church.

Peach cookies pay for new church air conditioner

The mission opportunity of COVID-19 vaccines

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

'Why I give': United Methodists speak out

Welcome to summer!

Rainbow Jello is a favorite at church potlucks in Hawaii where rainbows are a common sight in the lush, tropical climate. Making this dessert takes time and patience, but the finished product is sure to bring smiles to the people around your table.

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