Outreach

The Rev. Yulia Starodubets (center) votes on legislation during the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Starodubets is a delegate for the Ukraine-Moldova Conference. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Ukrainian delegate glad to be United Methodist

The Rev. Yulia Starodubets has felt the denomination’s support as she and colleagues do mission work in the midst of war.

Congregations

United Methodist churches in the Washington District help make Easter a little brighter for children in need. Photo courtesy of the Western Pennsylvania Conference.

Churches join forces to provide Easter baskets

Thanks to the connectional efforts of six United Methodist churches, 167 children received Easter baskets stuffed with books, toys, stuffed animals, candy, plastic eggs, money and more.

Evangelism

A total eclipse will occur across much of North America on April 8, and United Methodist churches are finding ways to be part of the excitement. Photo of Aug. 21, 2017 eclipse by Mike DuBose, UM News.

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

Evangelist Kudakwashe Maguma preaches during a United Methodist revival in the Murewa Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe District, northeast of Harare, Zimbabwe. She is using a new public address system paid for by a group of former residents. “As a preacher, you have a limit to which you can use your natural voice,” Maguma said, “but with an enabling PA system, life is made easier.” Photo by Kudzai Chingwe, UM News.

Group helps amplify evangelism

Successful church leaders and members from Murewa, Zimbabwe, formed the Plough Back Home Group to give back to their home district. They recently purchased a new public-address system, keyboard and generator to enhance United Methodist conferences and revivals.

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