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 - March 16, 2021

"I like being a member of a school that's dedicated to serving the community. You get caught up in schoolwork and other duties but that mission keeps you grounded." — Joshua Ivare, a second-year medical student at Meharry Medical College.

 

NEWS AND FEATURES

Meharry provides vaccines and peace of mind
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — A United Methodist medical college serves as a COVID-19 vaccination site in an underserved neighborhood and is easing the concerns of some who mistrust the medical community. Joey Butler reports and Mike DuBose has photos.
Read story

South Georgia Conference
Giving Garden grows food, friendships

THOMASVILLE, Ga. — Where an empty, abandoned house once stood now grows a lush, vibrant garden, full of life. The Giving Garden established by Thomasville First United Methodist Church provides much-needed food and community connection. Kara Witherow has the story.
Read story

West Ohio Conference
Honoring West Ohio clergywomen

WORTHINGTON, Ohio — As part of its Women's History Month celebration, the West Ohio Conference has been highlighting the ministry of some of its clergywomen. Among them are Pastor Mary Carmen Padilla, who was recruited to plant Camino de Vida (Way of Life), a church for the Latino community of Fremont, and the Rev. Jessica Cavinee, who followed her call to ministry despite those who told her a woman and mother should be at home rather than in seminary. Amy Graham reports.
Read story

United Methodist Men
Highlighting agency's mission focus

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For many, mission is an essential part of their faith, and the same goes for United Methodist Men. The spring issue of UM Men magazine highlights the many forms of mission the agency promotes, both big and small.
Read issue

The Washington Post
Room at the inn for Texas grandpa

DALLAS — Ezell Holley, a 91-year-old member of Hamilton Park United Methodist Church, was among millions who lost power during Texas' prolonged freeze. He stayed with family in a budget motel, which they dubbed the "Waldorf Astoria." After a granddaughter in TV news shared that on social media, a real Waldorf Astoria in Rome, Italy, offered Mr. Holley a round-trip plane ticket and free accommodations. Hannah Sampson reports.
Read story

PRESS RELEASES

New Federation of Asian American United Methodists
Asian American caucus announces name change

EVANSTON, Ill. — The National Federation of Asian American United Methodists is now officially the New Federation of Asian American United Methodists. The group, which represents the collective mission and ministry of the 12 Asian American United Methodist caucuses, is being "rebirthed during a most turbulent and challenging time," the release said.
Read press release

RESOURCES

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation
Final call for scholarship applications

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The final deadline for United Methodist Higher Education Foundation scholarship applications is March 19. Annually, the foundation provides over 1,000 United Methodist students with scholarships totaling more than $2 million.
To apply

RECENT HEADLINES

Racism must go, but how to get there?

Clergy record free music videos for Lenten season

EVENTS

Thursday, March 18

UMW "Faith Talks" webinar: Soul Care from a biblical perspective


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