Global Health

On the eve of the 2024 United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., climate activists hold a candlelight Vigil for Creation to mark Earth Day and to call the denomination to greater stewardship of creation. Participants included Thomas Elliott (left), a professor at the Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, and Candler students Mary Frances Gaston (center) and Emily McGinn. The service took place at the First United Methodist Church of Charlotte. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Photo essay: Vigil for Creation

On the eve of the 2024 United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., climate activists held a candlelight Vigil for Creation to mark Earth Day and to call the denomination to greater stewardship of creation.

Global Health

The United Methodist Global AIDS Committee hosted the Breaking Barriers AIDS Conference at First United Methodist Church in Charlotte, N.C., on April 22, ahead of The United Methodist Church’s General Conference. Participating in the closing service are (from left) Missionary Patrick Abro, Health Operation Manager of the Burundi Annual Conference, Mountain Sky Episcopal Area Bishop Karen Oliveto, the Rev. Sunny Farley, coordinator for the United Methodist Global AIDS Committee, and the Rev. Donald E. Messer, co-chair of the committee. Photo by Christie House, United Methodist Board of Global Ministries.

AIDS Conference aims to break down barriers

The United Methodist Global AIDS Committee facilitated a daylong conference as part of the run-up to the denomination’s lawmaking assembly in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Global Health

United Methodist Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa (center) cuts the ribbon at the dedication of the new Munyarari Mission Clinic in Munyarari, Zimbabwe, on Feb. 24. The state-of-the-art facility was constructed with funds raised by Bel Air United Methodist Church in Bel Air, Md., and its mission team, Chabadza-Healing Hands Across Zimbabwe, in partnership with the local community. To the bishop’s left is David Talbot, a team leader from Bel Air United Methodist Church. Photo by Kudzai Chingwe, UM News.

Many hands help build church medical clinic

United Methodists in Zimbabwe and Maryland celebrate a dream come true at the dedication of a new state-of-the-art health clinic at the church’s Munyarari Mission.

Mission and Ministry

The Rev. Becky Shirley speaks Jan. 18, 2024, at Washington Street United Methodist Church in Columbia, S.C., during the church’s first The WELL service, a monthly worship experience designed for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions that affect memory. The WELL stands for Worship, Encouragement, Laughter and Love. Photo courtesy of Washington Street UMC.

Caring for people with memory issues

Millions are dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions that affect memory. United Methodist churches and members can offer support in these situations, and a substantial number already are doing so.

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