Our Favorites of 2022

Here are some of our favorite UMC.org stories, videos and podcast episodes of 2022!

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Spiritual tools and ideas for growing a strong faith

Support for mental health and authentic journeys toward wholeness

Inspiring United Methodists and ministry efforts

The connections we find in our faith communities, both in local United Methodist churches and in our global denomination, are special gifts from God.
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Who We Are

The gift of each other: Celebrating our connection

The connections we find in our United Methodist faith communities are gifts from God. In service, worship and celebration, we find love, joy and hope.

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Faith formation isn't limited to time spent at church. United Methodist children's ministry experts share tips to help parents make the everyday more holy for the entire family. Pictured: Sunday worship attendees at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Fremont, Calif. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.
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Family and Faith

8 ways to nurture faith in young children

United Methodist children’s ministry experts offer ideas to help parents make the everyday more holy for the entire family.

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For many, prayer is foundational to a person's faith. But do we understand it? In unraveling the complexity of prayer, we may learn to accept the mystery and seek a deeper connection with God. Photo by Canva.
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Ways We Grow

The mysterious, connectional act of prayer

For many, prayer is foundational to faith. But do we understand it? In unraveling the complexity of prayer, we may learn to accept the mystery and seek a deeper connection with God.

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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.
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Ways We Grow

Nature connects us to God

Appalachian Trail chaplain Jack Layfield helps us learn to use our 5 senses to explore nature and seek God, and then share our newfound peace with others.

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A growing number of United Methodists have found texting to be a way to both encourage and be encouraged, as well as develop their faith alongside others.  Canva design by Crystal Caviness, United Methodist Communications.
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Spiritual Life

Connecting through texting

A growing number of United Methodists have found texting to be a way to both encourage and be encouraged, as well as develop their faith alongside others.

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Retro Recipes

Retro Recipes

For United Methodists, faith and food go together like Jell-O and fruit in a mold. Step back with us as we revisit favorite recipes from the past.

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An anxious young woman seeks help finding the road back to peace.
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Promoting Health & Wholeness

5 ways to overcome anxiety

Watch this video to learn five ways you can overcome anxiety and find the road back to peace when you feel fearful or stressed.

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Get Your Spirit in Shape episode 116 with the Rev. Vance Lowe
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Podcasts

Silent no more: One pastor shares mental health struggles

The Rev. Vance Lowe speaks out to tell of his mental health struggles, sharing hope to others and suggesting ways United Methodists can combat stigma and offer help.

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Many buildings in downtown Mayfield, Kentucky, were destroyed by a tornado on Dec. 10, 2021. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.
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Ways We Grow

Finding the resilience to overcome disaster

A United Methodist pastor describes how resilience, purpose and our community of faith bolster us when we face grief and rebuilding.

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How We Serve

Faith and Futbol: United Methodists score big with kids

Aldersgate United Methodist Church started a youth soccer program to teach children how playing soccer helps build faith.

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Damon Neal, a member at Dallas Indian United Methodist Church, believes every stroke of his painting, "A Window to Heaven" was inspired by the Holy Spirit," which also led the artist to find healing for his grief. Photo courtesy of Dallas Indian United Methodist Church.
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Our People

Healing through a Spirit-filled 'Window to Heaven'

A Native American artist finds healing for his grief by painting a mural at his United Methodist church, a piece of art he titled "Window to Heaven."

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Adopted at age four, Lucy McGuire was born in China without a right hand. Now in Nashville, Tennessee, she’s pursuing her dreams of becoming a violinist and enjoying a variety of adventures.
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Our People

Young violinist inspires with more than music

Adopted at age four, Lucy McGuire was born in China without a right hand. Now in Nashville, Tennessee, she’s pursuing her dreams of becoming a violinist and enjoying a variety of adventures.

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