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What happens in Vegas might usually stay in Vegas, but not this time. The Viva La Church gathering, held Oct. 21-23, at Green Valley #UMC, brought together innovators, dreamers and builders from across the U.S. to help foster a church movement of imagination and joy.
Viva La Church: A Call to Imagination, Rhythm, and Joy | Desert Southwest Conference
What happens in Vegas might usually stay in Vegas, but not this time. The Viva La Church gathering, held October 21-23, 2025, at Green Valley UMC, brought
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We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday when Psalm 65, part of today's readings, reminds us: "O you who answer prayer! To you all flesh shall come. When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions."
Each Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Nick Bufano relocates his “office” to The Works Café — a local coffee shop that has become more than just a place for lattes and lunch. The pastor of Newtonville #UMC in New York writes about the café ministry.
Beyond the Pews: Weekly café ministry builds community and connection in Latham
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month. In honor of the month, the Duke Clergy & Religion Research Collaborative has put together "Do’s and Don’ts of Caring for Your Pastor and Church Staff." Think less bundt cakes and more support for vacation days.
Do You Know the Do’s and Don’ts of Caring for Your Pastor and Church Staff? | Clergy & Religion Research Collaborative
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Even if you don't often observe designated months like this one, consider making an exception.
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Trunk-or-treat has become one of the most popular community events of the fall season for many United Methodist churches. With a little planning, churches can both protect families and celebrate the joy of community.
Making the most of Trunk or Treat media | ResourceUMC
Trunk-or-Treat has become one of the most popular community events of the fall season for many United Methodist churches. Families come for the candy and decoration but they often leave with warm…
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What college team won the Oatmeal Bowl this year at Christ #UMC? The rivalry between football fans in the Chattanooga congregation fired up members to collect a mountain of instant oatmeal packets to feed hungry schoolchildren.
Church uses football rivalry to collect oatmeal for hungry kids
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – What college team won the Oatmeal Bowl this year at Christ United Methodist Church? The rivalry between football fans in the ...
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Investigators suspect the Oct. 20 fire that gutted the 129-year-old building of Leeton #UMC in the Missouri Annual Conference was intentionally set. Despite that trauma, the Rev. Ellen Lake is confident the congregation will move forward. www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/a...
Arson Suspected at Leeton United Methodist Church
Investigators believe the Leeton United Methodist Church was intentionally set on fire Monday night.
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For the third year in a row, representatives from the #UMC Mississippi Conference offered prayer and reminders of God’s goodness with fairgoers during the Mississippi State Fair. Volunteers offering prayers included Bishop Sharma Lewis Logan.
Sharing Faith at the State Fair
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We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday when today's Gospel lesson reminds us of God's justice.
Alison Burdett of the #UMC Baltimore-Washington Conference reflects on faith lessons in Netflix’s “K-Pop Demon Hunters."
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An editorial by Alison Burdett
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The #UMC Native American International Caucus is calling for prayer after powerful storms and flooding have struck western Alaska, including the Yup’ik village of Kwigillingok along the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. www.naicumc.com/uploads/9/0/...
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With warm faith, pastors seek to counter ICE

United Methodists in Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are striving to lead courageously by protecting neighbors, sharing their Christian witness and setting the record straight on what’s happening in their cities.

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With warm faith, pastors seek to counter ICE | UMNews.org
United Methodists in Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are striving to lead courageously by protecting neighbors, sharing their Christian witness and setting the record straight on what’s happening in the...
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Determining the total number of delegates each annual conference may elect to General Conference takes time. #AskTheUMC, explains the steps that go into calculating the delegate counts.
How are General Conference delegate counts calculated? | UMC.org
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The Judicial Council, the #UMC's top court, said it could not take jurisdiction in the one item on its fall docket because the question was improper.
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