About UM News
Fair. Faithful. Trusted.
UM News is the official news service of The United Methodist Church, providing comprehensive coverage of the global denomination. Our team of professionally trained journalists reports on the people, programs, and issues that shape the life of the church — from local congregations to General Conference.
We are a ministry of United Methodist Communications, the communications agency of The United Methodist Church. Our mission is to inform, inspire, and connect United Methodists and the wider public through fair, faithful, and trusted journalism.
Editorial Standards
Our commitment to journalistic integrity.
- We report accurately and fairly, seeking multiple perspectives on complex issues.
- We distinguish clearly between news reporting and opinion/commentary content.
- We correct errors promptly and transparently.
- We are editorially independent — our news judgments are not directed by church leadership.
- Commentary and opinion pieces carry clear labeling and represent the views of their authors, not the UM News staff.
Submit a Commentary
UM News welcomes guest commentaries from United Methodists on issues facing the denomination. Pieces should be 600-800 words, clearly argued, and written for a general church audience.
Send submissions to umns@umcom.org with “Commentary Submission” in the subject line.
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UM News content may be republished by United Methodist publications and websites with proper attribution. Include the byline and “Courtesy of UM News” credit.
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Our Coverage
Reporting from six continents in multiple languages.
UM News reports in English, with content available in Spanish, Korean, French, and Portuguese through both professional translation and automated translation services. Our correspondents are based across the United States, Africa, Europe, and the Philippines.
We cover the full breadth of denominational life: General Conference and governance, global missions, disaster response, social witness, local church vitality, and the people who make the connection real.
Contact Us
Phone
615-742-5470
Office
810 12th Ave. S.
Nashville, TN 37203
Note: The majority of our team works remotely.
Tim Tanton
Executive Director of Content
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