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Mission and Ministry
Tim Tanton, United Methodist Communications. Photo by Mike DuBose, UMNS.

Why church should care about press freedom

World Press Freedom Day is a time to reflect on the importance of newsgathering and the ties that connect freedom of expression and religion.
Faith Sharing
People have traveled from far and wide to attend worship services at Asbury University and Asbury Theological Seminary in a revival that has gone "viral" through social media. Photo by Cathy Bruce, the Kentucky Conference.

Hunger for God on display at revival

The revival at Asbury University and Asbury Theological Seminary has drawn considerable media coverage and large crowds, with United Methodists among those waiting in line to be part of worship services. Alan Wild reports for the Kentucky Conference.
Social Concerns
The Rev. Wes Magruder. Photo by Jennifer Silver, General Board of Global Ministries.

Church must think more critically about digital presence

Technology is changing us, and we ignore its impact — and its implications for the church — at our own peril.
Local Church
UM News is the official news gathering agency of the 13-million member United Methodist Church. Map courtesy of Pixabay; graphic by UM News.

Video of church incident goes viral, causes fallout

An Oklahoma City United Methodist church focused on prison and addiction recovery ministry faces criticism for telling a visitor to leave after volunteers suspected she might be bringing in drugs.

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