Church Building

Mary Ellis and Steve Richardson conduct a free church disability audit. Steve is chair of the Holston Conference’s Disability Concerns Committee. Photo from video by Lilla Marigza, UM News.

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.

Disaster Relief

Children cross a flooded area in the Tanzania Conference’s Masai District. More than 6,300 people, including 300 members of The United Methodist Church, were affected by heavy rainfall and flooding in December and January. Photo by Samsoni Kinoka, Masai District.

United Methodists among flood survivors in Tanzania

Flooding in the Masai and Morogoro districts affected over 6,300 people, including 300 members of The United Methodist Church. A local United Methodist congregation lost their temporary church.

Disaster Relief

Though a sign survived, the Lahaina United Methodist Church sanctuary was destroyed by the Aug. 8 wildfires that swept through the town of Lahaina, on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Photo by Tiffany Winn.

Special sanctuary lost in Maui fires

Lahaina United Methodist’s historic, beloved worship space was among the many structures destroyed last week.

Congregations

Worshippers at Market Street United Methodist Church prepare for Sunday service and Holy Communion. The new church, chartered in the North Texas Conference on March 26, was formed by United Methodists whose previous church homes disaffiliated. Forming the new church was part of their grieving process. Photo courtesy of the Rev. Eston Williams.

Trying to heal after church disaffiliation votes

The United Methodist Church’s splintering has left many feeling wounded. But churchgoers, pastors and seminary professors are finding different ways to mend after hurtful battles over church exits.

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