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Video: Romanian church’s hotel ministry houses Ukrainian refugees

Romanian church's hotel ministry houses Ukrainian refugees

A hotel and ministry center run by The United Methodist Church in Romania hosts numerous programs to help Ukrainian refugees, as well as the rest of the community. A UM News video produced by Francisco Litardo with additional images by Mike DuBose.

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Mission and Ministry
Rumbidzai Munetsi  of Divine Grace Bakery separates freshly baked buns into batches for sale at Hunyani United Methodist Church in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe. Munetsi is a member of the church, where group members meet to bake on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Photo by Eveline Chikwanah, UM News.

Bakery ministry empowers Zimbabwe women

Divine Grace Bakery, funded by a United Women in Faith grant, is helping to alleviate poverty by teaching women to bake and sell their products.
Worship
Mary Spurgeon stops to listen to the sounds of nature during Wild Worship, an outdoor gathering offered by her church, First United Methodist of Omaha. Video image by Lilla Marigza, UM News.

Taking worship into the wild

Individuals are heading to the woods to connect with God in nature. This unique worship experience is a ministry of First United Methodist Church of Omaha, Nebraska.
Young People
Donnette Gering helps her granddaughter Amelia Polreis write a story as part of Grandparents and Me Camp at Lake Poinsett in Arlington, South Dakota. Photo by Lilla Marigza, UM News.

Grandparents, kids connect at camp

A unique United Methodist summer camp in South Dakota gives grandparents and grandchildren one-on-one time to create stronger bonds and lasting memories.

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