Prayer at the postponed 2020 General Conference

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Who we are

The sun rises behind the seawall cross at Belin United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Photo by Austin Bond Photography

What We Believe

Great Outdoors Month

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

How we serve

Advocating for Justice

Respond & Give

Earthquake damage. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

UMCOR: Global & US disaster relief

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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United Methodist Now

Find inspiration for daily living. Twice each month, our e-newsletter offers examples of Christian living, messages of hope, and information on what it means to be a United Methodist.

The Rev. Randy Frye is a guest on "Get Your Spirit in Shape."

A lifelong United Methodist and career minister who describes himself as "conservative" discusses how, rather than focus on differences within the denomination, he concentrates on the common mission to make disciples, a space that supports The UMC’s “big tent” distinction. Learn more.

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YOU transform communities

Local churches play a crucial role in addressing the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of their communities. Supporting these local churches is essential for sustaining vital ministries.

The #IGiveUMC campaign encourages congregations to contribute time and money to their local churches in honor of those who have made a difference in their lives. These contributions stay within the church, supporting ministries that serve the community.

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

Let’s step forward. Together.

Our people

Pastoral moves are part of life in The United Methodist Church. File photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

We're getting a new pastor! What can I do?

Nurture faith

Volunteers from Ozark (Mo.) United Methodist Church's disaster response team pray before beginning to clear storm damage in Joplin, Mo. File photo by Mike DuBose, United Methodist Communications.

Ways We Grow

United Women in Faith

Female empowerment through education

Faith story

A divine grace experience. Courtesy of the Michigan Conference

Reflection: A divine grace experience

God's love in action

Local churches host pickleball as a way to reach out to their communities. Courtesy of the Eastern PA Conference

Church pickleball courts bring connection

Ways we grow

May these Bible reading videos, from bishops across the United Methodist connection, serve as inspiration to you and encouragement.

Time in the Bible

Who we are

Photo illustration by Kathleen Barry, UMNS

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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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