Volunteers

Volunteer Nicole Jones helps welcome an attendee to the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., on April 29. More than 1,000 volunteers have donned the distinctive red apron as volunteers at the legislative assembly, which continues through May 3 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Photo by Larry McCormack, UM News.

Seeing red: Volunteers make conference run smoothly

Donning crimson aprons, United Methodists answer questions, guide delegates and visitors, and keep things running like a well-oiled machine.

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.

Faith Stories

Sally Ball and Paul Morgan are married at Magnolia Avenue United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tenn., on Dec. 30, 2023. Photo by Tim Jackson, courtesy of the Holston Conference.

When Paul met Sally: Volunteers find love

Paul Morgan met Sally Ball amid the dusty archives at Magnolia Avenue United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tenn. Almost two years later, after showing up from separate churches to help get the 100-year-old building back on its feet, the two were married in Magnolia Avenue’s sanctuary.

Disaster Relief

Members of a volunteer team from the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church clean out a home in Fort Myers, Fla., that was flooded by Hurricane Ian. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Churches walk alongside Hurricane Ian survivors

In the first weeks following Hurricane Ian striking southwest Florida, pastors and church volunteers sprang into action to assess need and provide comfort. Joey Butler reports with photos from Mike DuBose.

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