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Hispanic/Latino People of The UMC

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The Hispanic/Latino community is a vital part of the tapestry of The United Methodist Church, with an enduring and continuing legacy to the church and their communities.

We support the history, culture, traditions and contributions of those people whose ancestry is rooted in all Latin American countries.

Find stories by and about Hispanic/Latino United Methodists, along with resources, information about upcoming events, links to ministries and more.

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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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The United States Mint has included Jovita Idár, an early 20th century Mexican American journalist and activist — and a Methodist — in the American Women Quarters series. In 2023, she’ll have her image on a special-issue coin, joining Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou, Sally Ride and others. Image courtesy of the United States Mint; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.
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Our History

Spotlight shines on Jovita Idar, Methodist reformer

Jovita Idár, a Mexican American journalist, activist and Methodist working in South Texas in the early 20th century, continues to gain recognition from historians and others. The United States Mint is including her in its American Women Quarters series.

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