Military

Lifelong United Methodist and Vietnam veteran Tom Lough (pictured above left in Vietnam and above right in 2021) has composed a song as a tribute to Army veterans. Photos courtesy of Tom Lough.

'Ever Faithful' United Methodist pens Army hymn

A new hymn written for Army veterans, “Ever Faithful to the Call," exists because its author survived a close call during the Vietnam War.

Evangelism

The Rev. DooSoo Lee, an elder in the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church, serves soldiers at the U.S Army’s Garrison Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, where he is currently deployed. Photo courtesy of the Rev. DooSoo Lee, U.S. Army.

Army chaplain returns to his native South Korea to serve

The Rev. DooSoo Lee’s latest pastoral appointment has taken him to his motherland. Lee, who is Korean American and a U.S. Army chaplain, currently serves at the base in South Korea.

Mission and Ministry

Lt. Cmdr. Genevieve Clark, chaplain, conducts an Easter sunrise service on the flight deck of the hospital ship USNS Mercy in Los Angeles, where it has been deployed in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response. Clark is an elder in the Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan M. Breeden.

Military chaplains deployed in pandemic

United Methodist clergy in Navy, National Guard hold Holy Week services and offer general support to military personnel involved in coronavirus response.

Army Staff Sgt. Joe Murray holds his 3-week-old baby at his Fort Campbell, Ky., battalion headquarters.Photo by Hope Murray

Sunday Supper events reach out to military

Seeking new ways to honor veterans and to embrace military families, United Methodist congregations share special plans for Jan. 20 and beyond.

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