Artificial tree farm brings joy to families with special needs
United Methodist ministry provides a unique experience for families living with sensory issues, allergies or physical disabilities.
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Church addresses historic injustice to Indigenous neighbors
A white Pennsylvania congregation has adopted a land acknowledgment statement and is walking alongside a Native American church in ministry and fellowship.
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Compass provides sustainable retirement plan for clergy
Plan honors church’s commitment to providing income for clergy throughout retirement while also being more affordable for the church.
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Firm plans to target churches with pro-Israel ads
A “geofencing” campaign aims to flood the mobile devices of worshippers in the western U.S. with anti-Palestinian messages.
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Africa University switches to solar power
Hundreds of solar panels provide power to the United Methodist institution, saving money and offering a reliable source of energy for students as the country grapples with power-shedding outages.
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Øyvind Helliesen mourned as ‘sage’ amid tumult
The Rev. Øyvind Helliesen served on The United Methodist Church’s top court — providing crucial guidance to the denomination in a time of division and disaffiliations. He died at age…
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Giving international students a taste of Thanksgiving
Coffeyville First United Methodist Church in Kansas offers food and fellowship to college students who can’t travel home for the holidays.
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Forum tackles pension sustainability outside US
Wespath Benefits and Investments gathered United Methodists from Africa, Europe and the Philippines to collaborate on strengthening clergy pension plans.
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On World AIDS Day, church called to bold action
With the dismantling of so much life-saving U.S. international aid, the Rev. Dr. Donald W. Messer writes The United Methodist Church needs to step up in its longtime commitment to…
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