Prayer

Disaster Relief
A disaster site hit by a massive debris flow along a tributary of the Bhotekoshi River is seen in Bidur, Nepal, on Aug. 28. Nepalese police said the death toll had reached 469 as of the morning of Aug. 28 after catastrophic flooding and debris flows struck the Nepal-Tibet border region. Photo by Yomiuri Shimbun, via AP.

Churches mobilize after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

Churches and mission partners are responding after catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, as Asian Christian leaders call for prayer, humanitarian support and sustained solidarity with affected communities.
General Agencies
Shirley Watkins, a member of Travis Park United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas, addresses the 90th anniversary celebration of The Upper Room on Aug. 21 at The Loveless Cafe in Nashville, Tenn. Watkins was one of three representatives from Travis Park, where the idea for The Upper Room devotional was born. Photo by Laura Buchanan, UM News.

The Upper Room devotional celebrates 90 years

From an idea born in 1935, the devotional guide has become a fixture in homes, churches, care facilities and other places around the world.
Church Leadership
Participants at the inaugural Southeastern Jurisdiction Asian American Ministers Gathering pose for a photo during the May 13-15 event at the Korean United Methodist Church of Greater Washington in McLean, Va. Themed “Thriving Together,” the gathering drew 111 participants from eight annual conferences, who came together to celebrate their spiritual heritage, foster deeper connections and strengthen ministries. Photo by Rev. Seungsoo “RJ” Jun, pastor of Leesburg United Methodist Church in Leesburg, Virginia.

Asian American clergy affirm their roles at historic gathering

The inaugural Southeastern Jurisdiction Asian American Ministers Gathering drew 111 participants from eight annual conferences and nine ethnic groups.
Violence
General Conference delegates pray as Bishop Connie Shelton of the Raleigh Episcopal Area leads a prayer for victims of a deadly shooting in east Charlotte on April 29. Photo by Larry McCormack, UM News.

Delegates pray after Charlotte shooting

General Conference paused legislative work after learning that multiple law enforcement officers were shot, three fatally, a few miles from the Charlotte Convention Center.

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