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The Rev. Isaac Ibrahim, superintendent of The United Methodist Church’s Dar es Salaam District, preaches during Global Mission Secondary School’s second graduation ceremony in November. The United Methodist school, founded in 2021, is committed to developing disciples of Jesus who are academically strong and ready to serve beyond Tanzania’s borders. Photo by Asaph Sungura Ally, UM News.
The Rev. Isaac Ibrahim, superintendent of The United Methodist Church’s Dar es Salaam District, preaches during Global Mission Secondary School’s second graduation ceremony in November. The United Methodist school, founded in 2021, is committed to developing disciples of Jesus who are academically strong and ready to serve beyond Tanzania’s borders. Photo by Asaph Sungura Ally, UM News.

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World Communion Sunday calls the church to reach out to all people and model diversity among God’s children. Image of young Black man reading outside by Tamarcus Brown, Unsplash.com.

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Perspectives on a Way Forward

A panel discussion, streamed on February 6, featured speakers for each of the major plans proposed to the 2019 General Conference.
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Members of the Commission on a Way Forward converse as they complete their final commission meeting on May 23, 2018, at the Upper Room chapel in Nashville, Tenn. Photo courtesy of Maidstone Mulenga, Council of Bishops.

Unity struggle is major story of 2018

Commission on a Way Forward wraps up and The United Methodist Church prepares for momentous special meeting.

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