Church

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

The Rev. Jestril Alvarado speaks at Seed of Faith United Methodist Church in Santa Maria, Philippines, during a gathering to launch a new discipleship program. Called “Lakbayin” or “journey,” the Manila Area program aims to make disciples as mandated by the Great Commission (Matthew 28). Photo by Gladys P. Mangiduyos, UM News.

New discipleship program kicks off in Philippines

Called “Lakbayin” or “journey,” the Manila Area program aims to make disciples as mandated by the Great Commission (Matthew 28). Lessons can be contextualized according to geographic locations and local church situations.

Faith Stories

Tina Boone shares the joy of Sunday worship with homebound and distant participants through the conference phone at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tenn. The program, started during the COVID-19 pandemic, allows people who don’t have a computer or internet access to dial in and hear the entire service through their telephone. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Church members dial in for fellowship

Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, provides Sunday worship service through the church’s conference phone line so participants who can’t attend in person can stay connected.

Global Health

A child receives a measles vaccine in Kindu, Congo, as part of an emergency plan to combat a resurgence of the disease there. The United Methodist Church in Congo and the Global Health unit of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries are working together to raise awareness, promote vaccinations and support health facilities in the region. Photo by Chadrack Tambwe Londe, UM News.

Church helps to fight measles in Congo

The United Methodist Church, with support from Global Ministries’ Global Health unit, is implementing a joint emergency-response plan against measles in Congo. The strategy includes community engagement, surveillance, vaccinations and case management in health facilities.

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