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Elias Torres cleans up flood damage from Hurricane Helene at Cedar Key (Fla.) United Methodist Church. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Florida churches begin Helene recovery efforts

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Earthquake damage. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

UMCOR: Global & US disaster relief

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The Rev. Noé Gonzales (left) offers Holy Communion to Nohemi Ramirez during worship in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Mike DuBose, United Methodist Communications.

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Book cover for Gathered at the Table: Celebrating Communion, by Glenys Nellist

Communion: Help kids explore the mystery

Loving neighbors in need through meals, housing and more

Learn how church members at City Road Chapel UMC turned empty church spaces into thriving ministries.

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Rev. Dr. Lydia Munoz reminds us of the importance of listening to one another’s stories and respecting one another’s journeys as we live into a diverse and inclusive church that encompasses a rich tapestry of Hispanic and Latine heritage in the U.S.

As we honor Hispanic Heritage Month, we are reminded of the importance of listening to one another’s stories and respecting one another’s journeys as we live into a diverse and inclusive church that encompasses a rich tapestry of Hispanic and Latine heritage in the U.S. Learn more.

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09/25/2024

Clergy Appreciation Month

Pastors appreciate your prayers. File photo courtesy of the Western Pennsylvania Conference, The United Methodist Church.

15 ways to pray for your pastor

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Special Needs Ministry at Memorial Drive UMC in Houston, Texas

Neurodiversity: A spectrum of ministries serve all

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Why diversity in the church matters

Hispanic Heritage Month

7 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

How we serve

Meharry Medical College is leading the Together for Change Initiative to close the gap on healthcare inequities that impact Black communities.

University in action: Reducing healthcare inequality

God's love in action

The Crafted Conversations ministry brings together the community in Florence, Alabama, for a night of music and relationship building. Courtesy of the North Alabama Conference

Ministry blends music and relationship building

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Celebrating after a long day of work in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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The Recap | Episode 19

Mission community receives food supplies | Unhoused individuals find assistance | Flood victims receive aid from UMCOR | NOMADS serve across U.S. | #BeUMC

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