“It’s not uncommon for our people to have multiple families living under one roof barely making it from paycheck to paycheck. The risk of spreading the disease through an entire family is very high.” — The Rev. David Wilson, Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference superintendent.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Helping Native communities during COVID-19 crisis
SHIPROCK, N.M. (UM News) — United Methodists around the U.S. are helping Native Americans struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. The support includes funding food ministries and providing protective gear for a hospital serving the hard-hit Navajo Nation, where there have been more than 1,100 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 44 deaths. Ginny Underwood has the story.
Read story
Celebrate Native American Ministries Sunday
Keeping church property safe amid closures
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — Empty church buildings come with their own risks. United Methodist Insurance offers five tips to help keep people and property safe during coronavirus-related vacancies. Heather Hahn reports.
Read story
Birmingham Business Journal
Grant will preserve African American history
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — St. Paul United Methodist Church has received $500,000 from the National Park Service to preserve and highlight stories related to the African American struggle for equality in the 20th century. The grant will allow the congregation to restore and rehabilitate the church building, located in the Birmingham Civil Rights District. Stephanie Rebman reports.
Read story
PRESS RELEASES
Young delegates urge GC2021 dates be revised
MINNEAPOLIS — Young General Conference delegates and other United Methodists have sent a letter and petition urging General Conference organizers to reconsider scheduling the assembly at the start of the U.S. academic year.
Read petition
UM News: Tentative General Conference dates revealed
Judicial Council
Term expirations for Judicial Council on hold
CINCINNATI — Members and alternate members of the United Methodist Judicial Council whose terms were expiring will continue to serve until their successors are elected at the next General Conference, the denomination’s top court has announced.
Read announcement
Visit Judicial Council website
Global Ministries, UMCOR
UMCOR launches COVID-19 Response Fund
ATLANTA — The United Methodist Committee on Relief has launched a giving campaign, “Sheltering in Love,” as it continues to support global denominational efforts to assist vulnerable communities during the coronavirus outbreak. Through the COVID-19 Response Fund, UMCOR plans to quickly release grants of up to $20,000 to its partners, with grant applications available by April 27.
Read press release
Donate to COVID-19 Response Fund
RECENT HEADLINES
Preaching creation care in the land of fracking
2018 series: Staying relevant in Wesley’s homeland
EVENTS
Thursday, May 7
Webinar: Talking about money during the coronavirus
NEWS AND FEATURES
Helping Native communities during COVID-19 crisis
SHIPROCK, N.M. (UM News) — United Methodists around the U.S. are helping Native Americans struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. The support includes funding food ministries and providing protective gear for a hospital serving the hard-hit Navajo Nation, where there have been more than 1,100 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 44 deaths. Ginny Underwood has the story.
Read story
Celebrate Native American Ministries Sunday
Keeping church property safe amid closures
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — Empty church buildings come with their own risks. United Methodist Insurance offers five tips to help keep people and property safe during coronavirus-related vacancies. Heather Hahn reports.
Read story
Birmingham Business Journal
Grant will preserve African American history
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — St. Paul United Methodist Church has received $500,000 from the National Park Service to preserve and highlight stories related to the African American struggle for equality in the 20th century. The grant will allow the congregation to restore and rehabilitate the church building, located in the Birmingham Civil Rights District. Stephanie Rebman reports.
Read story
PRESS RELEASES
Young delegates urge GC2021 dates be revised
MINNEAPOLIS — Young General Conference delegates and other United Methodists have sent a letter and petition urging General Conference organizers to reconsider scheduling the assembly at the start of the U.S. academic year.
Read petition
UM News: Tentative General Conference dates revealed
Judicial Council
Term expirations for Judicial Council on hold
CINCINNATI — Members and alternate members of the United Methodist Judicial Council whose terms were expiring will continue to serve until their successors are elected at the next General Conference, the denomination’s top court has announced.
Read announcement
Visit Judicial Council website
Global Ministries, UMCOR
UMCOR launches COVID-19 Response Fund
ATLANTA — The United Methodist Committee on Relief has launched a giving campaign, “Sheltering in Love,” as it continues to support global denominational efforts to assist vulnerable communities during the coronavirus outbreak. Through the COVID-19 Response Fund, UMCOR plans to quickly release grants of up to $20,000 to its partners, with grant applications available by April 27.
Read press release
Donate to COVID-19 Response Fund
RECENT HEADLINES
Preaching creation care in the land of fracking
2018 series: Staying relevant in Wesley’s homeland
EVENTS
Thursday, May 7
Webinar: Talking about money during the coronavirus
Like what you're reading? Support the ministry of UM News! Your support ensures the latest denominational news, dynamic stories and informative articles will continue to connect our global community. Make a tax-deductible donation at ResourceUMC.org/GiveUMCom.