UM News Digest
This week: General Conference preparations intensify, UMCOR responds to the Turkey earthquake, and African membership hits a historic milestone.
Top Stories
General Conference 2026: What to Expect
Delegates from around the world will gather this spring to address key legislation, elect new bishops, and chart the denomination's future.
UMCOR Deploys Emergency Response Team After Earthquake
UMCOR has mobilized rapid response teams and released emergency funds following a devastating earthquake in southeastern Turkey.
Headlines
United Methodist Membership in Africa Surpasses 8 Million
Strong growth in the DRC, Mozambique, and Côte d'Ivoire pushes African membership past a historic milestone.
102 Trips: How One Church Kept Showing Up After Katrina
Ginghamsburg UMC in Ohio sent 102 work crews to Louisiana in the decade following Hurricane Katrina.
Lent 2026: Resources for Your Congregation
Worship guides, devotionals, and study materials for the Lenten season.
Young Clergy Initiative Launches in Three Conferences
A new program aims to recruit and support clergy under 35 across the Southeastern, North Central, and Western jurisdictions.
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