News & Views

Feb 27, 2026

United Methodists from across the connection join together in a Faithful Resistance

By: NEJ Communicators Faith calls people not only to believe, but to act. On Wednesday, February 25, United Methodists and faith partners gathered in Washington, D.C., for Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice, a day of worship, prayer,

Exciting news from Camp & Retreat Ministries: an inspired summer awaits

This year, our Camp & Retreat Ministries directors formed a task force to create a brand new curriculum for our overnight summer camp programs at Gretna Glen, Innabah, and Pocono Plateau. Throughout the winter months, a dedicated team of staff ...

Divided We Fell, Together We Rose: How a Food Bank Came Back to Life

At first glance, the church appears much like any other United Methodist congregation—its sign bearing the familiar cross and flame, tall columns welcoming visitors, and a carillon marking the hours. Yet beyond this ordinary exterior lies a story shaped by ...

UMC Council of Bishops condemn shooting at White House Correspondents Dinner

For Immediate Release April 27, 2026Statement from the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church expresses deep sorrow and grave concern following the shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner ...

Preaching Institute Summit inspires preachers through community

Every preacher knows the moment. It’s late in the week. The sanctuary is empty. A passage of scripture sits open on the desk, waiting for clarity that hasn’t quite arrived yet. Somewhere between prayer, study, and the weight of Sunday ...

Black caucus wrestles with immigration injustice

Before Deborah Bass began her chairperson’s address to open the annual meeting of United Methodism’s Black membership caucus last month, she treated her audience to the sound of R&B vocalist Marvin Gaye’s 1971 signature song, “What’s Going On.” She smiled ...

Three Questions?

In April 2001, I was appointed by the first Korean-American bishop, Hae-Jong Kim, to plant a new Korean-American church in the Greater Pittsburgh area. This ministry was intended to serve Korean immigrants, second-generation Korean Americans, and intercultural families. Before my ...

Undies for Easter campaign affirms dignity, creates connection

Ahead of Easter each year, Rev. Marilyn Schneider, EPA’s Prison Ministries Coordinator asks Rev. Carmelo Urena, the Head Chaplain of the Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP), what he needs most. Each year since 2022, except for one year when toiletries ...

Staying Alive: Eddystone UMC, a congregation with heart

In the fall of 2025, Eddystone United Methodist Church was worshiping through a nine-week sermon series entitled “12 Steps for Christians” based on the spiritual wisdom of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Each Sunday, Pastor John or Pastor ...

Faith Friends ministry gives those with memory loss recreation and relationship, offers caregivers respite

Living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can be an isolating experience for those with the diagnosis and for their caregivers—often family members who love and walk beside them each day. Doctors and social workers provide indispensable care, but they cannot ...