Edgehill United Methodist Church held a vow-renewal service for three couples previously unable to wed in their church home under denominational restrictions that ended last year. umnews.org/en/news/weddin… #UMC

The pan-African institution’s class of 2025 featured graduates from 20 African countries, with 59% women. umnews.org/en/news/622-gr… #UMC

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. umnews.org/en/news/access… #UMC

May 30-31, Anchorage, Alaska umnews.org/en/news/2025-a… #UMC

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. umnews.org/en/news/workin… #UMC

Young adult leader says United Methodist systems function to protect power, are resistant to change and preserve a table that was not built with everyone in mind. umnews.org/en/news/we-nee… #UMC

The #UMC Louisiana Conference unanimously voted to support immigrants, just as attendees heard news that the U.S. government is halting visa interviews for the Lydia Patterson Institute, a #UMC college-preparatory school that welcomes students from Mexico. la-umc.org/newsdetail/pol…

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. umnews.org/en/news/helpin… #UMC

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. umnews.org/en/news/united… #UMC

St. Luke United Methodist Church is sharing its space with the As-Salaam Islamic Society to host weekend prayer gatherings, Sunday school classes and fellowship events. umnews.org/en/news/church… #UMC

The physician and justice advocate mobilized the pain of exclusion to blaze a trail for LGBTQ United Methodists. umnews.org/en/news/affirm… #UMC

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. umnews.org/en/news/lgbtq-… #UMC

We in the #UMC wish you a blessed and refreshing Sunday.

In light of the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, the UMC Bishops urge all parties involved to prioritize diplomacy and dialogue over violence and aggression. The bishops also share their prayer for peace. unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/umc…

May 24-27, Kitwe City, Zambia umnews.org/en/news/2025-z… #UMC

June 12-14, Roanoke, Virginia umnews.org/en/news/2025-v… #UMC

June 6-8, St. Charles, Missouri umnews.org/en/news/2025-m… #UMC

June 5-7, Peoria, Illinois umnews.org/en/news/2025-i… #UMC

A United Methodist bishop and other church leaders met to chart a way forward for Methodism in Africa. Regionalization was a big topic of conversation. umnews.org/en/news/method… #UMC

Youth ages 4-12 at Harare Inner-City United Methodist Church raised $2,500 to provide gifts for children in the local hospital’s pediatric ward. umnews.org/en/news/childr… #UMC