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Holy Week

Remembering Jesus’ journey to the tomb

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What we believe

Felicia Ponces (right) prays during worship at the Santa Clara Methodist Church in Santa Clara, Cuba. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

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Ways we grow

"Sanhedrin tries Jesus," woodblock print created by Dreama Lovitt for Holy Week Art Walk at West Market Street United Methodist Church. Photo courtesy of West Market Street UMC.

Creativity meets the sacred on Holy Week Art Walk
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Pray & Take Action

Responding to Violence
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Respond & Give

Earthquake damage. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

UMCOR: Global & US disaster relief
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Why do palm branches usher in Holy Week?

Watch this video to learn about the history of Palm Sunday, as well as the modern traditions that make it a unique and meaningful day in the Christian year.

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Rev. Linda Holbrook shares tips for dealing with the grief accompanying disaffiliations as well as explaining that compassion is needed during this fragile time.

United Methodists may feels grief as the denomination experiences disaffiliations. Discover tips for healing while learning why compassion is needed during this fragile time. Learn more.

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Ways we grow

You are invited to use these devotions as you take time during Holy Week to ponder the events of each day as we move toward Easter Sunday. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

Holy Week daily devotions
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Ways we grow

Sunrise behind the cross at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina by Austin Bond Photography.

The United Methodist Holy Week Quiz
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Family resource

Adults can help young people understand the story of Jesus' death better. Photo courtesy Pixabay.com, CC0 Public Domain.

Teaching children about Holy Week: Telling the whole story
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How we serve

UMCOR and Church World Service are caring for Ukrainians in Moldova. Courtesy of UMCOR.

Care for Ukrainian refugees in Moldova
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Ways we grow

Some United Methodists grapple with grief as congregations vote to disaffiliate. Spiritual directors offer tips for grieving well that may move us to a hopeful time for the church. Image by Canva.

Disaffiliation: Grieving through transition
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God's love in action

Spanish ministry welcomes, serves asylum-seekers
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Support & resources

Photo illustration by Kathleen Barry, UMNS

Committed to The UMC
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United Methodists are Faithful People of God

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State of The UMC

Reclaim. Revive. Renew.: Mid-Term State of The UMC Address
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The Recap | Episode 6

Gain a better understanding of what is going on in The United Methodist Church, find inspiration in stories of ministry and learn how our denomination is transforming the world.