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Worship
 Bishop Joel Martínez blesses the elements of Holy Communion during opening worship at the 2011 MARCHA meeting at the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Ask The UMC: What belongs on the Lord's table?

The Lord's table is set apart for the celebration of the sacrament of Holy Communion. Only what is needed to celebrate the sacrament or, if customary, does not distract from it belongs on the Lord's table.
Young People
Eighth-grader Ainsley M. (fifth from right) poses with John Wesley and members of  Wildwood United Methodist Church in the Texas Conference at Discipleship Ministries’ Youth 2023 event in Daytona Beach, Fla. in July. Young people from around the United Methodist connection shared their experiences from the gathering with UM News. Photo courtesy of Jessica McMullen, Minister of Families and Communications for Wildwood United Methodist Church.

Students reflect on ‘life-changing’ Youth 2023

Young people from around the United Methodist connection share their experiences at Discipleship Ministries’ youth event, from meeting new friends to growing in their faith.
Worship
A women’s choir performs during the April 23, 2023, worship service at Central United Methodist Church of Quéssua, part of the Quéssua Mission in east Angola. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

‘Vamos à igreja’: Worship music in Angola

Church services in Africa often last several hours, and are full of joyful, infectious music. During a trip to Angola, videographer Joey Butler and photographer Mike DuBose were able to capture music during worship at two United Methodist churches.

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