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The latest news from the United Methodist News Service. UM News: Fair. Faithful. Trusted.
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Bishops urged to stop looking backward
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/bishops-urged-to-stop-looking-backward
Published: April 27, 2026 21:26
In a time of great instability and injustice, United Methodist Council of Bishops President Tracy S. Malone encouraged fellow church leaders to move beyond institutional anxieties and be formed anew as witnesses for Christ.
Church court overturns bishop funding structure
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/church-court-overturns-bishop-funding-structure
Published: April 25, 2026 12:24
The United Methodist Church’s top court has ruled unconstitutional some changes General Conference made that affect the funding of U.S. bishops.
Why Lawson selected Yellin as his co-author
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/why-lawson-selected-yellin-as-his-co-author
Published: April 24, 2026 14:20
The relationship of veteran reporter Emily Yellin with civil rights leader the Rev. James Lawson began when Yellin was 5 years old.
Secondary school transforms lives in Tanzania
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/secondary-school-transforms-lives-in-tanzania
Published: April 24, 2026 14:19
Its goal is to develop disciples of Jesus who are academically strong, rooted in faith, socially responsible and ready to serve beyond Tanzania’s borders.
The heroic life of the Rev. James Lawson
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/the-heroic-life-of-the-rev-james-lawson
Published: April 24, 2026 14:08
A new book documents the late United Methodist pastor’s prominent role working with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement.
Dog church welcomes people and pets
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/dog-church-welcomes-people-and-pets
Published: April 21, 2026 21:23
A United Methodist church in Little Rock celebrates Earth Day by recognizing God’s care for his people and the pets they love.
Faith and hope fuel the EarthKeepers
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/faith-and-hope-fuel-the-earthkeepers
Published: April 21, 2026 17:08
The EarthKeeper movement within The United Methodist Church celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, with about 450 graduates of its training program doing their best to make the environment safer for future generations.
Church leaders chart new future for bishops
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/church-leaders-chart-new-future-for-bishops
Published: April 20, 2026 17:21
As they wait for a big decision by The United Methodist Church’s top court, church leaders say they are already collaborating like never before to strengthen the episcopacy.
Planners shorten GC2028, discuss Minneapolis
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/planners-shorten-gc2028-discuss-minneapolis
Published: April 20, 2026 13:49
Organizers are pressing forward with holding the 2028 United Methodist General Conference over eight days in Minneapolis. The group is also taking steps to protect delegates amid heightened immigration enforcement.