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Ask The UMC: What should United Methodist congregations know about disaffiliation?

With the postponement of the 2020 General Conference to 2024, Ask The UMC are receiving many more questions about disaffiliation.

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Press Center

Willingness to visit a UMC grows amidst continued awareness efforts

Spiritual seekers appear to respond to awareness efforts.

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Advocacy

United Methodists stand with Ukraine

United Methodists condemn the invasion of Ukraine and stand in solidarity with its people. See some of the ways United Methodists are offering their prayers, aid and witness on behalf of Ukraine.

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UM Agencies

Agencies provide resources and services that equip local congregations and provide a connection for ministry throughout the world. These organizations can be found at all levels of the connection (churchwide, regional and local).

  • General Board of Church and Society

    Church & Society

    Using Scripture, The Social Principles and The Book of Resolutions as core documents, the General Board of Church and Society challenges United Methodists to work in areas of social concern and on issues of social justice.

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  • General Commission on Religion and Race

    Religion & Race

    Leading The United Methodist Church to become intentionally diverse is the primary mission of the General Commission on Religion and Race. It advocates for the full and equal participation of racial and ethnic constituencies in the church and monitors denominational practices.

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  • General Board of Discipleship

    Discipleship Ministries

    Discipleship Ministries provides resources and services that assist clergy and laity leaders in local churches, districts and annual conferences as they seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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  • General Board of Pension and Health Benefits

    Wespath

    Wespath supervises and administers the pension and benefits programs, plans and funds of The United Methodist Church. It administers and disburses the retirement and benefit funds of the various annual conferences.

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  • General Commission on Archives and History

    Archives & History

    The General Commission on Archives and History gathers, preserves and disseminates materials on the history of The United Methodist Church and its antecedents. It serves scholars and church members alike through archives and a library of resources.

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  • General Commission on United Methodist Men

    United Methodist Men

    As it involves men in a growing relationship to Jesus Christ and his church, United Methodist Men provides resources and support for programs of evangelism, stewardship and the needs of men. It also leads the church’s scouting ministries.

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  • General Board of Global Ministries

    Global Ministries

    The General Board of Global Ministries connects the church from everywhere to everywhere in mission through sending and supporting missionaries, engaging volunteers, planting churches, addressing poverty and global health and responding to disasters.

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  • The United Methodist Publishing House

    Publishing

    The United Methodist Publishing House develops, produces and distributes print, digital and multimedia resources and supplies for Christian clergy and laity. Its primary responsibility is for the publishing and distribution of materials for The United Methodist Church.

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  • Gen Board of Higher Education & Ministry

    Higher Education and Ministry

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) serves Christian leaders around the world who are defined, formed and shaped by a process of intellectual engagement, spiritual and character formation, and leadership development.

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  • General Commission on Communications

    Communications

    United Methodist Communications tells the story of the church’s work around the world and equips United Methodists with communications tools, resources and training to share the story of God’s love.

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  • General Commission on the Status and Role of Women

    Status & Role of Women

    The General Commission on Status and Role of Women challenges The United Methodist Church to commit to the full participation of women in the life and mission of the church.

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  • General Council on Finance and Administration

    Finance & Administration

    The General Council on Finance and Administration manages the finances and operational needs of The United Methodist Church and serves as the general treasurer of the denomination.

    Finance and Administration

  • General Commission on United Methodist Women

    United Women in Faith

    United Women in Faith is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice.

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Stewardship

YOU offer hope

It is important to celebrate the church living out God’s mission to be the hands and feet of Christ in a broken and hurting world. You are invited to give generously, trusting that our gifts work together to create a new history. One that respects the culture, and loves God.

Gifts received on Native American Ministries Sunday allow us to collaborate with CONAM ministries, create programs and resources, educate constituents about Native ministries and support seminary scholarships for United Methodist Native Americans. 50% of collections stay with local ministries in each conference and 50% supports the work of Native American United Methodist ministries nationally.

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Lent

Lent 2022 Small Group Study on Anti-racism

GCORR is excited to offer a new Lenten resource for congregations and small groups. This study connects our Lenten traditions and work to dismantle racism.

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Digital Ministry

Digital Ministry

Pastoring in the Digital Parish

Pastoring in the Digital Parish delivers community and resources for leaders adjusting to ministry in digital space. It’s the digital ministry class you missed in seminary.

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Easter

Easter

We Are Witnesses Easter worship series

Easter is about life and about bearing witness to a life that resembles a kin-dom existence right here and right now.

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