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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.
Faith Sharing
John 20:29. United Methodist News. "The Doubting Thomas" by Leendert van der Cooghen, 1654 / Wikimedia Commons. Graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

Social media graphics from UM News

Memes for Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter are available to download and share on social media. The staff at UM News wishes everyone a blessed Easter season.
Church Growth
Pastor Marianne Bucud (center) and other church leaders stand in front of the altar of Sharjah United Methodist Church, located in the United Arab Emirates. Bucud became the congregation’s pastor in 2020 when the Filipino United Methodist presence in Sharjah began. Although Middle Eastern countries have varying degrees of religious tolerance, the area has been a center of growth for Filipino diaspora faith communities. Photo courtesy of Sharjah United Methodist Church Facebook page.

Filipino effort promotes United Methodism

The movement has identified Filipino diaspora congregations and fellowships in at least 14 countries across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
Faith Sharing
Bishop David Alan Bard. Photo courtesy of Minnesota Conference.

Try a little kindness this holiday season

Two chance encounters led Bishop David Alan Bard to reflect on the need for kindness during the Christmas season. “ ... might our Advent be a journey into kinder hearts and a recommitment to living with greater kindness, gentleness, tenderness and love?” Bard writes.

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