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Marshall Greene (center) is baptized during the Annual Inlet Baptism in Murrells Inlet off the Belin Memorial United Methodist Church's seawall. Holding him is (left) Austin Bond, director of youth ministries and (right) Walter Cantwell, associate pastor. Photo by Benjamin Coy
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In a new study for Lent from the Rev. Matt Rawle, “The Final Days: A Lenten Journey through the Gospels” explores the themes of justice, poverty, freedom and love woven throughout the sacred stories of Jesus’ final week on earth on "Get Your Spirit in Shape."

In a study for Lent titled, “The Final Days: A Lenten Journey through the Gospels,” you are invited to explore the themes of justice, poverty, freedom and love woven throughout the sacred stories of Jesus’ last days on earth. Learn more.

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United Methodists observe Human Relations Day to raise awareness and work toward creating a world where everyone is cared for and free from poverty, hunger and hate.

A special offering is collected on the Sunday before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. These gifts help bring King’s vision of “the beloved community” to life through initiatives like Community Developers, United Methodist Voluntary Services and Youth Offender Rehabilitation Programs.

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Bishop Swenson introduces leaders of other denominations as part of the Ecumenical Day service at the 2016 General Conference. Photo by Kathleen Barry, UMNS.
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All baptized persons are members of their local church, the denomination, and the church universal. Photo by Mary Catherine Phillips, Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference.
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The Big Garden, founded in 2005 by United Methodist Ministries, cultivates food security by developing community gardens, creating opportunities to serve, and providing education on issues related to hunger. Photo courtesy of biggarden.org.
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Fresh Start at Pennsylvania Avenue UMC is dedicated to uplifting the poor in its community, especially during the coldest months of the year. Courtesy Upper NY Conference
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The Rev. John Shaver (left) and his friend, Rabbi Mark Blazer, look out at the rubble left of Community United Methodist Church in Pacific Palisades, Calif., where Shaver is pastor. The community of Pacific Palisades was mostly destroyed by the Palisades wildfire. Photo courtesy of Shaver, California-Pacific Conference.
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Katie Taylor, legal director for Neighbors Immigration Clinic in Lexington, Ky., leads an “Asylum 101” workshop for members of the community who work with immigrants. Kentucky is among the top states for refugee resettlement in the U.S. The clinic is part of the Immigration Law and Justice Network, a United Methodist ministry that provides low-cost legal services to immigrants. Photo by Joey Butler, UM News.
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A woman exits an ambulance after receiving testing during The United Methodist Church’s free health expo in Harare, Zimbabwe, as other patients wait to be seen. The church partnered with the government and Sunningdale Medical Center to offer the free screenings to church members and the community in October. Photo by Kudzai Chingwe, UM News.
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