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Video Worth Watching

Volunteers pack a suitcase for a foster child for Love on Wheels. Video image by United Methodist Communications.

Church Packs Love for Foster Children

Founder says, ‘Foster children are often reduced to carrying things in trash bags. They’re told non-verbally that they too are trash. We want to turn that around.’ View

Member Data

United Methodist Communications surveyed United Methodists in the U.S. on their theological beliefs, and the largest group identified themselves as

Survey asks “What do United Methodists believe?”

Members in the U.S. were polled about theology, and most identified themselves as "conservative/traditional." Read More

Black History Month

Historic photo shows African-American students. Courtesy of General Commission on Archives and History.

United Methodist Black History Quiz

Take a short quiz about the role African Americans have played in the history of the United States and The United Methodist Church. More

Social Issues

United Methodist deaconess Cindy Johnson (right) walks to buy medicine with Isabél who traveled with her daughter from Nicaragua to Matamoros, Mexico, hoping to request asylum in the U.S. Kassandra, 16 months, was suffering from fever and weight loss while she and her mother waited for their turn to approach the bridge leading to Brownsville, Texas. Johnson, who makes regular visits to the makeshift camp, brought members of the United Methodist Immigration Task Force for a firsthand look at the immigration situation. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

United Methodists care for migrants at Texas border town

Immigration Task Force saw United Methodists in action, aiding those seeking asylum near Brownsville. Read More

Global Church

United Methodist missionaries serve in more than 65 countries around the world, including, clockwise from upper left: the Rev. George Miller, Germany, 2017; Miracle Osman, Philippines, 2018; Emily Everett, Brazil, 2018; and Francine Mpanga Mufuk, Côte d’Ivoire, 2018. File photos by UMNS and Global Ministries.

Ask The UMC: How many missionaries are there?

In more than 60 countries around the world, United Methodist missionaries come from many places and backgrounds and witness and serve in dramatically different locales and cultures. Read More

Making a Difference

Thierry Muhindo, 17, a former street child, grooms a customer in Goma, Congo. Muhindo was taught to style hair by the Kivu Youth Peace Club. Photo by Philippe Kituka Lolonga, UMNS.

Former street children in Congo find hope at peace club

United Methodist young people launched Kivu Youth Peace Club to help youth learn a trade and, more importantly, that others care. Read More

How We Serve

Members of Greers Chapel UMC in Magnolia, Arkansas offer a free laundry service to neighbors at through the Laundry Love ministry. Image courtesy of the Arkansas Conference.

United Methodists shower people with love through laundry

Greers Chapel in Arkansas offers free laundry service to neighbors.“It is amazing what clean clothes mean for someone and how it lifts their spirit.” Read More

Daily Devotional

The sun shines through clouds. Photo by Laurens Glass, United Methodist Communications.

Today’s prayers and resources

Spend some time in prayer each day with these resources from The Upper Room. Read More

United Methodist Podcast

A United Methodist pastor and leader offers practical discipleship tips. Photo courtesy United Methodist Discipleship Ministries.

Following Jesus Every Day with Junius Dotson

The leader of United Methodist Discipleship Ministries gives practical tips for growing our spiritual lives through sharing, prayer, worship, and giving. Listen