Older church members often prefer the comfort of a traditional worship service. But presenters at the United Methodist-sponsored Fusion 2026 conference talked about modern options that might attract more young people.
In a region already hit by insecurity and an Ebola outbreak, The United Methodist Church is scrambling to shelter those left homeless and assessing other needs.
The UM News podcast “Signs of Life” returns with the story of two congregations in Atlanta that embarked on a study of a Howard Thurman book. One congregation predominately black and the other white, participants explore together a story of new understanding and relationship.
Commentaries
An invitation to reflect on the denomination’s future
Be brave enough to let the light find you
Walking the journey of calling
Suicide is a public health crisis. How can faith communities respond?
James Laney had big impact on Africa University
Remembering 9/11 at John Street church
Getting beyond the traditionalism of liberalism
An upswell of joy