Youth

Violence
Parishioners participate in a community vigil at Belmont United Methodist Church in the aftermath of a school shooting on March 27 in Nashville, Tenn. Calvary United Methodist Church in Nashville also is providing resources for helping children cope with the emotional toll of school shootings. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Helping kids heal from trauma of gun violence

After the terror of the mass shooting at Covenant School, a nearby United Methodist church is sharing resources — including guidance from a clinical psychologist — on how adults can comfort the young people in their lives.
Mission and Ministry
United Methodist Bishop Eduard Khegay walks amid swirling snow at the Ala-Archa National Park in the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Khegay leads the denomination’s Eurasia Area, which spans 11 time zones. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Photo essay: Doing ministry in Kyrgyzstan

United Methodist churches in Kyrgyzstan are doing dynamic ministry in an often challenging environment. Outdoor and other social activities help build relationships, especially among young people. Photographer Mike DuBose provides a window into local church life.
Congregations
The Rev. Nellya Shakirova (wearing green shirt) hosts a multinational fellowship meal in the sanctuary at Bishkek United Methodist Church in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Students find home, unity at Bishkek church

At a small United Methodist church in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, “mama pastor” Nellya Shakirova helps Indian and Pakistani students come together despite political differences back home.
Faith Stories
Young people from Livespring United Methodist Church and guests make their way into the Tian Shan mountains near Kara-Balta, Kyrgyzstan, for a day of sliding in the snow. They are carrying empty pet food bags to use as makeshift sleds. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Young people drive church growth in Kyrgyzstan

For youth and young adults, the United Methodist community in Central Asia represents family and a place to experience God’s love.

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