Lent

Confronting racism as a Lenten focus

As a season for atonement and holiness, Lent is a perfect time for addressing the sin of racism.

The Rev. Kwangtae Kim of First Korean United Methodist Church in Wheeling, Ill., preaches at the opening worship service of the Charisma Revival, held at First United Methodist Church in Flushing, New York. Photo by the Rev. Thomas E. Kim, UM News.

Korean pastors call for repentance, unity

Attendees to the Charisma Revival conference pledged to aim for a ministry centered on cooperation and connectionalism, even amid such a divisive time for The United Methodist Church.

Theology and Education

An abstract metal crucifix hangs on the wall outside the chapel at Sarum College in Salisbury, England. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

Ask The UMC: Where did Good Friday get its name?

Why is Good Friday called good? Learn what we know about where this name came from.

Local Church

The Rev. Juhee Lee, Kate Kim and Christine Song on violin, Cheongmoo Kang on bass clarinet, Beverly Rathbun on organ and Da Eun Ryu on piano record free hymns and special music for the Lenten season. Photo courtesy of the Rev. Yohan Go.

Clergy record free music videos for Lenten season

Two Korean United Methodist clergy shared free hymns and special music that can be used during the Lenten season and on Easter Sunday.

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