Faith Stories

The Rev. Alfred T. “Fred” Day III speaks about the founding of the African Methodist Episcopal Church on May 17 during the 2016 United Methodist General Conference in Portland, Ore. Day, former top executive of the United Methodist Commission on Archives and History, died Oct. 29 after a short illness. He was 75. File photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Beloved historian Rev. Fred Day dies at 75

Friends and colleagues remember the former leader of the United Methodist Commission on Archives and History as a “spiritual guidepost” and powerful preacher who helped history and faith come alive for new generations.

Faith Stories

The Rev. Francis O. Lunge, pastor of Greenwood Memorial United Methodist Church in Dorchester, Mass., died on Oct. 8 at the age of 41. Photo courtesy of the Lunge family.

Pastor remembered as humble leader devoted to youth, justice

The Rev. Francis Onusamba Lunge, a United Methodist pastor in Massachusetts and son of Bishop Daniel Lunge, died Oct. 8 at age 41. Those who knew him remember his faithfulness, love for youth ministry and commitment to justice.

Faith Stories

Photo courtesy of First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth; graphic by UM News.

Pastor’s ministry had length and depth

The Rev. Lamar Smith worked into his 90s as a United Methodist pastor, touching lives all along the way.

Theology and Education

James H. Salley. Photo courtesy of the author.

James Laney had big impact on Africa University

The late pastor and missionary was at the helm of choosing where the pan-African university would be built, and his network proved invaluable.

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