United Methodist News Service – Recent Articles

• 2025 Mozambique North Annual Conference
  Oct. 23-26, Chimoio, Mozambique
• Church forges ties with Sand Creek Massacre descendants
  Being a consistent presence has helped the Native American Committee of First United Methodist Church in Sheridan, Wyoming, gain acceptance.
• Seeking peace after Tanzania's election violence
  Through outreach and teachings on peace and justice, United Methodist leaders are supporting affected communities and encouraging the nation to find a path to healing.
• Bishop Violet L. Fisher remembered as trailblazer
  The United Methodist, who made history as the first Black woman elected bishop in the Northeastern Jurisdiction, also earned admiration across the church for her powerful preaching and tender pastoral care.
• Asian young adults seek new vision of servant leadership
  ASCEND 2025 leadership training combines theological grounding with practical ministry planning to equip young leaders for spiritual formation and effective service.
• Income projects empower women in Burundi
  nited Methodist women engage in farming and tailoring to earn a livelihood and financially support church programs.
• Bishop warns of financial troubles ahead
  The president of The United Methodist Church’s finance agency urged leaders to face the reality of reduced resources. He also expressed hope that the church can rebuild for a faithful future.
• New bishop brings big dreams to Tanganyika
  Bishop Nelson Kalombo Ngoy shares his vision for addressing the critical lack of medical care in the newly created episcopal area.
• Connectional Table lives into new vision at Philippines gathering
  The October meeting provided a time for fellowship as a worldwide community and space to celebrate and discern the denomination’s new vision.
• After regionalization, church must prioritize unity
  Regionalization can make The United Methodist Church more just, nimble and truly global. The crucial question now is how we remain one church.