Beliefs

Since the Church’s inception, Methodists have been actively involved in social and political matters in order to build a more peaceful and just world. Graphic by Laurens Glass, United Methodist Communications.

Ask The UMC: Is The United Methodist Church involved in politics?

Can United Methodists be politically active? The Social Principles offer guidance about the interaction of church and politics.

Mission and Ministry

Victoria Lilies on a tributary of the Amazon River in the Jacaré indigenous community near Autazes, Brazil. Water covers 71% of the earth's surface with 96.5% being salt water and only 3.5% being fresh water we can drink. Facts courtesy of NASA; photo by Mike DuBose, United Methodist Communications.

Ask The UMC: Our Living World, Part 3: Water

Water sustains all life on earth. United Methodists have pledged ourselves to act for its availability and preservation for all in our living world.

General Church

Disaffiliation supporters use political playbook

Bill Brownson, a General Conference lay delegate, reflects on the arguments of those advocating for church disaffiliations. He said the fear tactics are not rooted in Scripture.

Theology and Education

A quote from the United Methodist lectionary, Ecclesiastes 3:20, for Ash Wednesday. Photo by Pro Church Media on Unsplash; graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

Why does Lent begin with ashes?

As the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday is a time for reflecting on our humanity, sins and mortality. Discover the history and traditions of Ash Wednesday, as well as how you can participate in this holy day of repentance.

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