United Methodist News Service English

United Methodist News Service English

6/18/2025, 8:50:31 PM

LGBTQ activist ordained on deathbed In a climatic and emotional finish worthy of Hollywood, the Rev. Dr. Rick Huskey was ordained on his deathbed after waiting since the 1970s for The United Methodist Church to allow the ordination of openly gay people. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/lgbtq-activist-ordained-on-deathbed

United Methodist News Service English

6/16/2025, 2:56:59 PM

Helping Ukrainian refugees make new homes Art and music programs for children, language courses and waterproof bibles are some of the assistance being provided to Ukrainians by nearby nations, many times facilitated by United Methodist churches and individuals. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/helping-ukrainian-refugees-make-new-homes

United Methodist News Service English

6/17/2025, 9:58:23 PM

United Methodist ministries named in House probe The United Methodist Council of Bishops and other ministries are among 215 charities that received a U.S. congressional committee’s letter about their work with immigrants. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/united-methodist-ministries-named-in-house-probe

United Methodist News Service English

6/12/2025, 10:42:39 PM

Working for immigrant rights and peace in LA United Methodists in the Los Angeles area are advocating for immigrants while trying to de-escalate a tense situation after President Trump’s deployment of troops to quell anti-ICE protests. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/working-for-immigrant-rights-and-peace-in-la

United Methodist News Service English

6/11/2025, 7:01:06 PM

Accessibility audits ensure church’s doors are open to all The Richardson family’s desire for their son Powell to become a full member of the UMC led to a change in the Book of Discipline that paved the way for others with disabilities to join. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/accessibility-audits-ensure-churchs-doors-are-open-to-all

United Methodist News Service English

6/10/2025, 5:05:41 PM

622 graduate at Africa University The pan-African institution’s class of 2025 featured graduates from 20 African countries, with 59% women. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/622-graduate-at-africa-university

United Methodist News Service English

5/28/2025, 4:18:23 PM

Asian American clergy affirm their roles at historic gathering The inaugural Southeastern Jurisdiction Asian American Ministers Gathering drew 111 participants from eight annual conferences and nine ethnic groups. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/sej-asian-american-ministers-forge-connections-address-injustice-at-historic-gathering

United Methodist News Service English

5/28/2025, 4:22:22 PM

Joy of singing aids Parkinson’s sufferers At Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, there’s a new choir in town. It offers people with Parkinson’s disease tools to cope, including music and community. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/joy-of-singing-aids-parkinsons-sufferers

United Methodist News Service English

5/21/2025, 3:39:03 PM

Ohio leaders mark 140 years of Korean mission On a pilgrimage to South Korea, United Methodist leaders draw inspiration and insight from the lives of early missionaries Mary Scranton and William Scranton. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/ohio-episcopal-area-leaders-visit-korea-to-trace-the-footsteps-of-scantons

United Methodist News Service English

6/3/2025, 2:28:40 PM

Ruling: Stop alternative church-exit plans The United Methodist Church’s top court strikes down the Mississippi Conference’s process to let churches leave with property after the denomination’s disaffiliation policy expired. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/ruling-stop-alternative-church-exit-plans