Evangelism

Christians historically have disagreed on when to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. But efforts continue to get everyone on the same page, especially with an important milestone in global Christianity coming up next year. Original image by TC Perch, courtesy of Pixabay; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

The calendar controversies behind Easter

Western and Eastern Christians — including some United Methodists — use different calendars to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. But efforts continue to get everyone on the same page, especially with an important milestone in global Christianity coming up next year.

Church History

United Methodist church members carry a banner during a rally in Jalingo, Nigeria, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Methodism in the country. Festivities took place in December and included free medical services for two days in each of the church’s four United Methodist annual conferences in Nigeria. Photo by Ezekiel Ibrahim, UM News.

United Methodists in Nigeria mark 100 years in mission

Church leaders and members celebrate milestone with a street rally, worship services and outreach, including free medical care in each of the four Nigeria annual conferences.

Evangelism

A total eclipse will occur across much of North America on April 8, and United Methodist churches are finding ways to be part of the excitement. Photo of Aug. 21, 2017 eclipse by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Churches all in for total solar eclipse

United Methodist congregations are finding creative ways to engage the public before and during the rare event on April 8.

Evangelism

Evangelist Kudakwashe Maguma preaches during a United Methodist revival in the Murewa Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe District, northeast of Harare, Zimbabwe. She is using a new public address system paid for by a group of former residents. “As a preacher, you have a limit to which you can use your natural voice,” Maguma said, “but with an enabling PA system, life is made easier.” Photo by Kudzai Chingwe, UM News.

Group helps amplify evangelism

Successful church leaders and members from Murewa, Zimbabwe, formed the Plough Back Home Group to give back to their home district. They recently purchased a new public-address system, keyboard and generator to enhance United Methodist conferences and revivals.

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