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Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton gives the sermon during opening worship for the postponed 2020 United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., on April 23. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Bishop urges ‘spirit of hope’ as General Conference begins

Council of Bishops President Thomas J. Bickerton preached during opening worship for the postponed 2020 General Conference, encouraging delegates to commit to the revitalization of The United Methodist Church.
Theology and Education
Crowds waving palm branches process through the streets of Port-Bouet, Ivory Coast, on Passion/Palm Sunday. This joyful scene is repeated all over the country by Ivorian United Methodists and Catholics. Photo by Isaac Broune, UM News.

Ask the UMC: Why do we observe Passion/Palm Sunday?

Celebrating Passion/Palm Sunday is part of an ecumenical effort to refocus the whole season of Lent on making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Mission and Ministry
Women console Kupakwashe Mberi, 8, who got emotional after Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa recognized him for his drumming performance during the United Methodist Zimbabwe East Conference Healing Convention at Mufusire Farm. “He gave me a token of appreciation and words of encouragement and wisdom. It touched me,” the boy said. Photo by Kudzai Chingwe, UM News.

Church conventions help heal COVID-19 scars

Healing Conventions in the Zimbabwe East and West annual conferences brought together thousands of clergy and laity for a time of worship and fellowship. The meetings followed a four-year hiatus of in-person conventions.

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