“The Liberation Project creates space for United Methodist leaders to get together and do the work of justice-oriented, healing ministry, rather than talk to one another about how we probably should be doing it.” — The Rev. Jonah Overton, lead pastor of Zao MKE Church, a new United Methodist congregation in Milwaukee.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Group pursues liberation within denomination
BOSTON (UM News) — As one progressive group is starting a new denomination, another new group is planning to work for justice while also staying United Methodist. Heather Hahn reports on the Liberation Project.
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United Methodist Communications
Answering the call to feed others
HOUSTON — Bridging for Tomorrow, which originated as an outreach ministry at Faithbridge United Methodist Church, never intended to be a mega food bank. But with help from United Methodist volunteers, the nonprofit is serving the increased needs for food in its community. Crystal Caviness has the story.
Read story
Greater New Jersey Conference
Addressing special needs during a pandemic
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Through a food ministry partnership, members of First United Methodist Church discovered that homeless and disabled families were living in terrible conditions at a local hotel and took action. Several New Jersey congregations have expanded their outreach as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Heather Mistretta reports.
Read story
CBS DFW
Church’s closure hits food pantry
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Davis Memorial United Methodist Church is closing after years of decline, exacerbated recently by the pandemic. The decision has left a local food pantry scrambling for new space. Nicole Nielsen reports.
Read story and watch video
New 2020 annual conference reports posted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — United Methodist News is posting 2020 annual conference reports. New this week are Alabama-West Florida, California-Pacific, New England, Northern Illinois, Oregon-Idaho, Rio Texas and Wisconsin.
Read reports
RESOURCES
United Methodist Insurance Program
Agency provides insurance-buying guide
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The United Methodist Insurance Program has put together a buying guide to help congregations choose adequate insurance coverage for the risks they face. The program is part of the General Council on Finance and Administration, the denomination’s finance agency.
To download Insurance Buying Guide
PDF of Insurance Buying Guide
RECENT HEADLINES
Dakotas Conference feels pain of COVID-19
Does Christmas have roots in pagan beliefs?
EVENTS
Tuesday, Jan. 5
Stewardship & Finance Webinar: Get It Right at the Starting Line
NEWS AND FEATURES
Group pursues liberation within denomination
BOSTON (UM News) — As one progressive group is starting a new denomination, another new group is planning to work for justice while also staying United Methodist. Heather Hahn reports on the Liberation Project.
Read story
United Methodist Communications
Answering the call to feed others
HOUSTON — Bridging for Tomorrow, which originated as an outreach ministry at Faithbridge United Methodist Church, never intended to be a mega food bank. But with help from United Methodist volunteers, the nonprofit is serving the increased needs for food in its community. Crystal Caviness has the story.
Read story
Greater New Jersey Conference
Addressing special needs during a pandemic
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — Through a food ministry partnership, members of First United Methodist Church discovered that homeless and disabled families were living in terrible conditions at a local hotel and took action. Several New Jersey congregations have expanded their outreach as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Heather Mistretta reports.
Read story
CBS DFW
Church’s closure hits food pantry
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Davis Memorial United Methodist Church is closing after years of decline, exacerbated recently by the pandemic. The decision has left a local food pantry scrambling for new space. Nicole Nielsen reports.
Read story and watch video
New 2020 annual conference reports posted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — United Methodist News is posting 2020 annual conference reports. New this week are Alabama-West Florida, California-Pacific, New England, Northern Illinois, Oregon-Idaho, Rio Texas and Wisconsin.
Read reports
RESOURCES
United Methodist Insurance Program
Agency provides insurance-buying guide
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The United Methodist Insurance Program has put together a buying guide to help congregations choose adequate insurance coverage for the risks they face. The program is part of the General Council on Finance and Administration, the denomination’s finance agency.
To download Insurance Buying Guide
PDF of Insurance Buying Guide
RECENT HEADLINES
Dakotas Conference feels pain of COVID-19
Does Christmas have roots in pagan beliefs?
EVENTS
Tuesday, Jan. 5
Stewardship & Finance Webinar: Get It Right at the Starting Line
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