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Prayer

Social Concerns
Supporters of gun reform join in prayer outside the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville on Aug. 21 as lawmakers begin a special legislative session focused on public safety following a mass shooting at the Covenant School here in March. Joining the prayer is the Rev. Eric Mayle (second from right) of Calvary United Methodist Church in Nashville. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

United Methodists join prayer vigil for gun reform

Gun reform supporters, including United Methodists, gathered for an early morning prayer vigil at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville, Tenn., on Aug. 21. Mike DuBose has photos.
Evangelism
Elison Mukandi (black jacket) and Samuel Muchemwa (striped shirt) lay hands on children wishing to be prayed for at Chipunza Farm in Harare, Zimbabwe, in June. The men’s organization of Chisipiti United Methodist Church launched “Vhuserere,” an evangelism effort to reach people in farming areas. Mukandi is chairperson of the men’s group. Photo by Kudzai Chingwe, UM News.

Evangelism campaign fuels church growth in Zimbabwe

Launched by men’s group, new “Vhuserere” program reaches out to people in farming areas to share the Gospel and provide other support.
Disaster Relief
The Rev. Mary Stewart of Rolling Fork United Methodist Church leads a prayer as people worship on the steps of the church on March 26 in Rolling Fork, Miss. At least 25 people were killed by tornadoes that tore through the state on March 24, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather moved through several southern states. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Church reaches out after deadly tornadoes

After a powerful storm brought death and destruction to one of the poorest regions of the U.S. South, United Methodists are helping people in the Mississippi Delta mourn and pick up the pieces.
Disaster Relief
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, Ukraine, is a foremost example of Cossack Baroque and one of the country's most recognizable landmarks. Photo by Roman Brechko, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons; graphic by UM News.

International call to prayer marks anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Friday, Feb. 24, marks the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. An international prayer event will be held on that day via Zoom at 10 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time with the participation of people from Ukraine as well as those from other countries.

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