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Saint Mary Magdalen, courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art, via Canva. By Simon Vouet (French, 1590-1649)

Guided by Mary Magdalene: A devotional for Lent

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03/03/2025

Ways We Grow

Beyond fasting: 10 tips for a more meaningful Lent

Lent

Lent Photo-a-Day 2025

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Grace and Empathy

Women's History Month

Bishop Joaquina F. Nhanala, Bishop Ruby-Nell M. Estrella, and Bishop Rosemarie Wenner (Left to Right)

Celebrating Central Conference Female Bishops’ Leadership

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The inlet cross of Belin UMC gleams brights against the sky over Murrell's Inlet, South Carolina. Photo by Austin Bond Photography.

The United Methodist Lent Quiz

God's love in action

Students from Claremont UMC in California built sifters to help families sift through the ashes of their homes after the devastating wildfires in 2025. Courtesy of Cal-Pac Conference

Youth assist with wildfire recovery project

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Learn how regionalization impacts the U.S. church, the ratification process, and ways to advocate for the church’s future.

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The Rev. Noé Gonzales (left) offers Holy Communion to Nohemi Ramirez during worship in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Mike DuBose, United Methodist Communications.

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The Recap | Episode 23

Wildfire response in California | Support for those in crisis in Congo | Refuge for migrant workers in Hong Kong | Free health expo in Zimbabwe | #BeUMC

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