Mission and Ministry

Living the vision

UM News is spotlighting thriving congregations and ministries that embody The United Methodist Church’s vision to “love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections.”

Theology and Education

Hakim Erezenious Kwenyo (standing) helps a student during a session of the Youth Digital Literacy Project at Ariaze United Methodist Church’s women’s training center in the Rhino Camp Settlement of Uganda’s Siripi Zone. The project is supported by The United Methodist Church’s South Sudan Children Ministry and the Holston Foundation. Photo by Mudomo Joseph, UM News.

Computer training empowers South Sudanese refugees

A United Methodist project provides 50 young people in Ugandan refugee settlements with hands-on digital literacy training.

Mission and Ministry

Participants in the Korean Association of The United Methodist Church’s 50th anniversary convocation pose with San Francisco Bay behind them after morning worship Oct. 6. The theme of the Oct. 5-8 gathering in Burlingame, Calif., was “Encounter, Engage, Empower.” Photo by the Rev. Eung-Sun Kim, UM News.

Korean church leaders welcome new generation

The Korean Association of The United Methodist Church celebrated its 50th anniversary with 315 clergy and lay leaders. Those gathered explored ways to nurture the next generation’s leadership and strengthen partnerships across communities.

Disaster Relief

Heavy rains accompanied by balls of ice destroyed the roof of Kuziva Stephen Makunike’s home during the Oct. 5 storm that swept through Masvingo town in southeastern Zimbabwe. Estimates were yet to be made, but church members believe property damaged will need thousands of dollars to repair and rebuild. Photo by Pastor Samuel Maunga, UM News.

Zimbabwe hailstorm destroys churches, homes

United Methodists in Masvingo town are counting their losses after a severe hailstorm smashed church properties and members’ homes.

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