Support UM News on World Press Freedom Day: Give to help sustain and expand the storytelling capacity of UM News. Your donation today will transform information into inspiration and ensure we can continue sharing stories of God’s work in the world through The UMC. Help us reach our $10,000 goal and keep this vital ministry fair, faithful, trusted and free for all!

Daily Digest - August 4, 2017

“My hope is God. If we have not confidence in God, we cannot do anything.” — Bishop Kasap Owan, one of three new bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

Bishop grapples with great needs and growth

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — Bishop Kasap Owan — one of three new Congolese bishops — leads an episcopal area that is home to more than 1.1 million United Methodists in two countries. During a visit to Nashville, he spoke to Heather Hahn about his goals for the area.
Read story

UMW opposes delay on methane regulations 

NEW YORK — United Methodist Women is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce Methane regulations passed in 2016, avoiding a proposed two-year delay. “A delay will have severe health effects, especially on pregnant women and children,” the organization said.
Read press release 

Ministry swaps tradition for coffee, music

RAHWAY, N.J. — After forming a successful coffee shop ministry in the Philippines, Roy Vilallva applied the same idea in New Jersey. The object of the Solid Rock Café is to offer an alternative to traditional worship services and bring people closer to Christ through music. Kamelia Ani reports for the Greater New Jersey Conference.
Read story  

Birthday parties are not just for kids

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Golden Cross Senior Residents Fund, a United Methodist-supported effort, made sure three women were able to celebrate their 100th birthdays in style. The women are all residents of Wesley Living Centers in the Memphis Conference. Kristi Henson Owens, the fund’s executive director, has the story. 
Read story 

Racing through life? Make the laps count

INDIANAPOLIS (UMC.org) — The Rev. Rob Fuquay, senior pastor of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, sees a parallel between the flags used in auto racing and “the signals God sends us in our fast-paced lives.” He wrote a book and companion DVD when he served in NASCAR country in North Carolina and later adapted it to Indy car racing. Christopher Fenoglio has the story.
Read story 

Survey on World Communion Sunday 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — United Methodist Communications is looking for interesting personal stories that illustrate the benefits of World Communion Sunday. Please take this short survey about providing scholarships for national and international graduate students.
Take survey  

 

 

Looking ahead

Here are some of the activities ahead for United Methodists across the connection. If you have a United Methodist event to share, you can add it to the calendar with this submission form.

Monday, Aug. 7-Thursday, Aug. 10

Festival of Wisdom & Grace — This year’s theme, Living with Grace, includes worship, workshops, professional training, and fellowship geared toward those in the second half of life. Sponsored by the Southeastern Jurisdictional Association of Older Adults, it is designed for individuals, couples, small groups or church leaders. Details

See more United Methodist events


Like what you're reading? Support the ministry of UM News! Your support ensures the latest denominational news, dynamic stories and informative articles will continue to connect our global community. Make a tax-deductible donation at ResourceUMC.org/GiveUMCom.

Sign up for our newsletter!

Subscribe Now

UM News Digest - May 7, 2025

Bishops work to put new vision into action; Church ‘gives sight’ to 250 in Guatemala; Helping Native American groups honor a hero

UM News Digest - May 5, 2025

Bishops respond to same-sex wedding ruling; ‘World shifted’ with full inclusion; Banner gifted to Korean Methodists

UM News Digest - May 2, 2025

Conference moves toward fossil-fuel divestment; What’s new in the Discipline churchwide?; Oregon-Idaho’s first Tongan church chartered

United Methodist Communications is an agency of The United Methodist Church

©2025 United Methodist Communications. All Rights Reserved