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Welcome to ResourceUMC.org, the online destination for leaders throughout The United Methodist Church. Visit often to find ideas and information to inspire United Methodist leaders throughout the connection.
Stay informed about when key legislative changes will take effect, from January 2025 implementations and future ratifications to others already in effect.
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Use this collection of resources that you can download to promote Peace with Justice Sunday -- the first Sunday after Pentecost. This kit has everything you need to empower your congregation to give generously -- including a bulletin insert to use the week prior to this special Sunday.
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The United Methodist Church has ecumenical relationships with many other Christian denominations that aid it in its mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
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UM Agencies
Agencies provide resources and services that equip local congregations and provide a connection for ministry throughout the world. These organizations can be found at all levels of the connection (churchwide, regional and local).
General Board of Global Ministries
Global Ministries
The General Board of Global Ministries connects the church from everywhere to everywhere in mission through sending and supporting missionaries, engaging volunteers, planting churches, addressing poverty and global health and responding to disasters.
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Finance & Administration
The General Council on Finance and Administration manages the finances and operational needs of The United Methodist Church and serves as the general treasurer of the denomination.
Finance and AdministrationThe United Methodist Publishing House
Publishing
The United Methodist Publishing House develops, produces and distributes print, digital and multimedia resources and supplies for Christian clergy and laity. Its primary responsibility is for the publishing and distribution of materials for The United Methodist Church.
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Communications
United Methodist Communications tells the story of the church’s work around the world and equips United Methodists with communications tools, resources and training to share the story of God’s love.
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Higher Education and Ministry
The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) serves Christian leaders around the world who are defined, formed and shaped by a process of intellectual engagement, spiritual and character formation, and leadership development.
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United Methodist Men
As it involves men in a growing relationship to Jesus Christ and his church, United Methodist Men provides resources and support for programs of evangelism, stewardship and the needs of men. It also leads the church’s scouting ministries.
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Wespath
Wespath supervises and administers the pension and benefits programs, plans and funds of The United Methodist Church. It administers and disburses the retirement and benefit funds of the various annual conferences.
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United Women in Faith
United Women in Faith is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice.
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Church & Society
Using Scripture, The Social Principles and The Book of Resolutions as core documents, the General Board of Church and Society challenges United Methodists to work in areas of social concern and on issues of social justice.
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Status & Role of Women
The General Commission on Status and Role of Women challenges The United Methodist Church to commit to the full participation of women in the life and mission of the church.
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Discipleship Ministries
Discipleship Ministries provides resources and services that assist clergy and laity leaders in local churches, districts and annual conferences as they seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
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Archives & History
The General Commission on Archives and History gathers, preserves and disseminates materials on the history of The United Methodist Church and its antecedents. It serves scholars and church members alike through archives and a library of resources.
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Religion & Race
Leading The United Methodist Church to become intentionally diverse is the primary mission of the General Commission on Religion and Race. It advocates for the full and equal participation of racial and ethnic constituencies in the church and monitors denominational practices.
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Stewardship
YOU provide peace
Our Social Principles call us to love our enemies, seek justice and serve as reconcilers of conflict.
The Special Sunday offering allows us to strengthen God’s family with ministries that challenge structures of inequality and empower people and communities through systemic change.
Half of collections remain in annual conference to support Peace with Justice Coordinators, to develop local social justice ministries. The other half provides for education, advocacy and action efforts.
Updated 05/21/2024
General Conference
Learn more about all that happened at General Conference 2020, April 23-May 3, 2024 in Charlotte, NC.
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Diversity
Join us in May for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as we learn more about less well-known historical figures.
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BeUMC
Watch this video to be reminded of why you chose to #BeUMC and to see how you are a vital part of The United Methodist Church’s continuing mission and ministry around the world.
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