Ames Memorial United Methodist Church in Baltimore distributes food, toiletries and lunch to neighbors affected by protests and rioting. May 9, 2015.

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Volunteer Lisa Cox climbs the stairs carrying relief supplies at Marjorie Sexton’s home in Pippa Passes, Ky. Sexton had been without electricity since massive flooding caused power outages across the area. Cox is worship leader at Hindman (Ky.) United Methodist Church.

Kentucky churches care for neighbors hit by floods

The mission we share: Celebrating our call

Following God’s call to transform the world might seem impossible, but it’s a reality for United Methodists. Together, our global connection provides and supports robust ministries that change and save lives every day.

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Encouraging Men to Live Boldly

United Methodist Men chief executive Greg Arnold has a passion to help men overcome isolation and anxiety to live a bold life of faith. Learn more .

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YOU impact the world

Together, United Methodists do remarkable ministry around the world:

Caring for storm survivors; long-term investments in vulnerable communities; implementing effective solutions to diseases; and equipping the next generation to lead the church through educational opportunities.

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Ways we grow

Jack Layfield served as a chaplain on the Appalachian Trail for six months in 2019. His experiences can help all of us learn how to connect to God in nature. Photo by Mike DuBose.

Nature connects us to God

Serving our neighbors and disrupting cycles of harm are ways United Methodists join in God’s work of renewing the world, bringing heaven to earth. File photo by United Methodist Communications.

Missions: Making the world more heavenly

Missionaries and Global Mission Fellows commissioned for service in Latin America. Costa Rica commissioning, 2022. Photo by: Daniel SP.

54 missionaries commissioned on 5 continents

Francis Asbury's Bible is part of the collection at Historic St. George's UMC in Philadelphia. Photo by Fran Coode Walsh.

New Asbury documents discovered

Dear God, give me a heart to be a helper. Amen. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News; Canva image designed by Crystal Caviness, United Methodist Communications.

Get Them Talking: Helping others

A Missouri couple takes it Newfoundland dogs to nursing homes as part of a canine ministry. Photo courtesy of Missouri Conference of The United Methodist Church.

The fluffy love of Christ

Midwife Marie Manga Dikoma uses a Pinard horn to listen to the heartbeat of Cecile Iatu's unborn baby at The United Methodist Church's Irambo Health Center in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Valuing Life Part 1: Before we are born — Maternal and neonatal health

Responding to Violence

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FAQ - The crisis in Ukraine

A Child's Prayer for School

Isaiah 41:10 tells us to "Fear not, for I am with you.” Students facing first days from pre-school to college can take comfort in knowing that God is with us every moment. This United Methodist prayer reminds us that we can see God when we look for God's love in others.

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