Social Issues
Faith Stories
Commentary: Alabama minister ‘never lost himself in the battle’
A friend reflects on a United Methodist pastor whose courage and grace made an indelible impression.
Local Church
Haitian migrants bring vitality to declining church
Congregation changes from being a traditional church to a ministry center and opens its doors wide to those in need.
General Agencies
Church to start counting non-binary members
The board of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency approved adding the term “non-binary” alongside “male” and “female” on church statistical forms. The change only affects U.S. congregations.
Local Church
Ask The UMC: How may United Methodists observe Heritage Months?
Because most United Methodist congregations in the US are mono-ethnic, it's important for them to take care when observing history or heritage months of races and cultures different from theirs.