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UM News Digest - April 10, 2026
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“Miracle Sunday invites us not only to give generously but to invest wisely in the future leadership of our denomination.” — Barbara Boigegrain, co-chair with Bishop Eben Nhiwatiwa of Miracle Sunday.
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Students attend a class at the Cambine Theological Seminary, part of the United Methodist Cambine Mission near Macarringue, Mozambique. File photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.
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What churches should know about Miracle Sunday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — United Methodists around the globe are preparing for Miracle Sunday on May 17. The one-time worldwide offering will raise funds to support scholarships for United Methodists preparing to serve as pastors in Africa, Europe and the Philippines. Heather Hahn talks with the co-chairs of the churchwide appeal. |
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A United Methodist team talks with community members in Ankilimidega, Madagascar, during an evangelism campaign led by the church. Photo by Limbera Gilbert, UM News.
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Evangelism efforts flourish in southern Madagascar
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (UM News) — An evangelism mission is opening a new chapter in the establishment of The United Methodist Church on the island. Thanks to a $12,000 grant from the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries, a church team conducted open-air campaigns and house-to-house outreach, distributed Bibles and built a shelter for worship. Esdras Rakotoarivony reports.
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Dakotas Conference
Pastor connects with TikTok prayer ministry
WATERTOWN, S.D. — A pastor in South Dakota has found success with a prayer ministry on TikTok. “I knew that being on TikTok, I might reach a different group of people,” said the Rev. Kim Hastings. “There are a lot of younger users, and a lot of younger people are not connected to a church.” Since January, Hastings has shared prayers on gratitude, grief, loss, healing and life milestones. Doreen Gosmire reports.
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Native American Inter-Tribal Caucus, Alliance for Transgender Inclusion
Groups decry US Supreme Court ruling
WASHINGTON — The Native American Inter-Tribal Caucus and United Methodist Alliance for Transgender Inclusion have each released statements decrying the U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow challenges to bans on conversion therapy for children. Both the American Psychological Association and American Medical Association have denounced the therapy.
Read caucus statement (PDF)
Read alliance statement
Global Methodist Church
United Methodists’ court win in Nigeria faces appeal
JALINGO, Nigeria — The Global Methodist Church, the theologically conservative denomination that broke away from The United Methodist Church, announced that it is appealing a Nigerian court decision returning assets and property to The United Methodist Church. In a press conference, Global Methodist Church Bishop John Pena Auta also called for church members to remain peaceful and stressed the new denomination’s commitment to the rule of law. Immediately after the March 30 judgment, United Methodist Bishop Ande Emmanuel also called for peace and healing.
Read Auta’s statement on Facebook
UM News: Court victory for United Methodists in Nigeria
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Church involves community in Easter Walk
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — First United Methodist Church in this city midway between Memphis and Nashville invited the community to take a walk filled with faith and Easter blessings. As part of the walk, the church also invited participants to bring a non-perishable item for local Blessing Boxes. Mandy Vandiver has the story.
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Global Ministries, Higher Education and Ministry
Agency exec highlights urgent call for peace
NAIROBI, Kenya — Roland Fernandes delivered a report emphasizing the urgent need for faithful engagement in a time of deep global instability. Fernandes is the top executive of the United Methodist boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry. He spoke to both boards at their spring meeting under the theme of “Blessed Are the Peacemakers.”
Read press release
United Methodist Communications
Communications agency releases annual report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — United Methodist Communications has released its 2025 Annual Report highlighting a year of communication and newsgathering in service to the international denomination. “2025 brought a season of exciting change to United Methodist Communications as we moved forward with a new strategic plan and structure to support the worldwide United Methodist Church,” said Dan Krause, the agency’s top executive. United Methodist News is part of United Methodist Communications.
Read press release
See report presentation |
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Status and Role of Women
April 14 webinar looks at monitoring
CHICAGO — The United Methodist Commission on the Status and Role of Women is holding a webinar for individuals and conference leaders about its new Monitoring Toolkit and how to implement it in your context. The webinar is scheduled at 6 p.m. U.S. Central time on April 14.
Register
United Methodist foundations
Leaders launch new Endowment Academy
DENVER — United Methodist foundations in the Western Jurisdiction are organizing a new Endowment Academy to help congregations build long-term sustainability and secure the future of their ministries. The academy is scheduled online from 6 to 9 p.m. U.S. Mountain time on April 23.
Learn more
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Photo by the Rev. Thomas E. Kim, UM News
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Church finds new life around the dinner table
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Photo by Chadrack Tambwe Londe, UM News
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Pastors’ wives help strengthen ministry in East Congo
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