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1st Sunday in Advent

As we prepare for a different Christmas in 2020, we hear the call to move into a deeper relationship with God. Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels.

An invitation: Devotions for Advent 2020

Giving Tuesday is December 1, a day when United Methodists are invited to share in God's mission through a variety of giving opportunities. Photo illustration by Canva.

Giving Tuesday gifts help further God's mission

Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility: World AIDS Day 2020 worship

Ask The UMC: How can I talk about political issues with others who disagree?

In this video, part of a series about The United Methodist Church and politics, Ask The UMC answers the question, "How can I talk about political issues with others who disagree?" Watch more videos on this topic here.

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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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United Methodist Hunters Feed Nonprofits

During Advent, discover new books created to remind readers that God is with us. Styling and photography by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications

Books to welcome Advent

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Mental health and care webinar series

A first grade student interacts with her teacher and classmates by computer during the first day of the Sanctuaries of Learning program at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church at Crestmont Park in Houston. The program, started by the Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church, offers a safe space, internet access and other resources in area churches, allowing parents to return to work and their children to continue their education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Helping our kids through stressful times

Join our panel discussion on the Doctrine of Discovery, streaming here beginning November 18, 2020, at 12pm central. Image by United Methodist Communications.

Doctrine of Discovery: Dismantling Racism Panel Discussion

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Coronavirus inspiration, information & resources

Education & spiritual formation

Gathering around the table to share a meal can be a form of worship, as pictured here in this 2017 photo at Simple Church in Grafton, Mass. Photo courtesy of Simple Church.

'Take, eat': Turning mealtime into holy time

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

'Why I give': United Methodists speak out

Mexican Gingerbread Pigs

Marranitos or Mexican Gingerbread Pigs are a pan dulce, a sweet bread flavored with molasses. These thick cookies, commonly found in Mexican bakeries, are sometimes called cochinos or puerquitos because of the traditional pig shape.

United Methodist Natalia Del Pino learned to bake Mexican sweet breads with her grandmother, using family recipes that are more than 100 years old.

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