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The Rev. Robin Jocelyn (second from right) is comforted by Molly McEntire of the Florida Conference outside Cedar Key (Fla.) United Methodist Church following Hurricane Helene. They are joined by the Revs. Catherine Fluck Price (left) and Alex Shanks. The church sustained heavy damage from Helene’s floodwaters. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.
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Lakeshore Avenue seen from Ward's Island Beach. Photo courtesy of Paul Gomez.
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God is at work in our lives before we know it, often through the love others show us. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.
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The Recap | Episode 25

Innovative ministries in Black UMCs | Spring Forest faith community | Clean water in Burundi | Faith formation for kids in the Philippines | #BeUMC

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Spring symbols remind us of Resurrection

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“Called by Name,” at left, is by contemporary American artist Laura James. At right is “Mary Magdalene Proclaims Resurrection!” also by James. A commission to paint images of Mary Magdalene from Scripture led James to rethink her assumptions about the witness to Christ’s resurrection. United Methodists say Mary Magdalene’s role as apostle offers lessons for today when women’s roles remains highly contested. Images courtesy of Laura James. Used with permission.
The quite contrary story of Mary Magdalene

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Some of The United Methodist Church’s newest congregations include (clockwise from top left) Love UMC in Texas, Grace UMC in Georgia, Bryan Community Church in Texas and Open Hearts UMC in South Carolina.
New church plants provide hope, unity and faith

The UMC's birthday is April 23

Evangelical United Brethren Church Bishop Reuben H. Mueller (left) and Methodist Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke join hands on April 23, 1968.
Formation of The United Methodist Church

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When schools closed for a week following a tornado in Illinois, Grace UMC organized an opportunity for elementary-aged students to play, eat and learn.
Church hosts kids' day camp after tornado

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Claudia Teli N'guessan sings during worship at Temple Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Man, Côte d'Ivoire, in this 2015 file photo. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.
What is Easter Season for? And what comes next?

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John Wesley is depicted as a young preacher in this sculpture by Adam Carr located in Melbourne, Australia. Public domain photo by Adam Carr/Wikipedia.
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United Methodist Bishop Mary Ann Swenson greets Pope Francis in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2018, during the commemoration of the World Council of Churches’ 70th anniversary. The leader of the Catholic Church spoke about the significance of Catholic involvement in ecumenical work and pledged his commitment to the cause of Christian unity. United Methodists around the world are mourning Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88. File photo by Albin Hillert, World Council of Churches.
United Methodists remember Pope Francis

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Bishops Daniel Wandabula (at left in purple robe) and Emmanuel Sinzohagera welcome Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye and First Lady Angeline Ndayishimiye to the installation celebration at Ingoma Stadium in Gitega, Burundi, on March 29. More than 4,000 people gathered to celebrate Sinzohagera’s installation as a United Methodist bishop in the newly created East Africa Central Conference. He will lead the Burundi-Rwanda Episcopal Area and serve as the central conference’s president. Photo by Priscilla Muzerengwa, United Methodist Communications.
Burundi celebrates new bishop, episcopal area

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Bishop Rubén Saenz (center) prays for delegates to the annual meeting of the United Methodist Mission in Honduras during the closing session on March 18 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Saenz is the mission’s newly appointed episcopal leader. Photo by the Rev. Gustavo Vasquez, UM News.
Honduras mission welcomes new leader, sets goals
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