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Theology and Education
Graduates celebrate during Africa University’s 31st commencement ceremony June 7 at the United Methodist institution in Mutare, Zimbabwe. With 622 graduates from 20 African countries joining its alumni across the continent, the university remains true to its mantra: “Leaders are made here.” Photo courtesy of the Africa University Public Affairs Office.

622 graduate at Africa University

The pan-African institution’s class of 2025 featured graduates from 20 African countries, with 59% women.
Young People
Students worked on construction and repair projects for this year's College U.M. ARMY. “These students not only care for their clients, but they also care for one another.” Photo courtesy of the Texas Annual Conference.

College students enlist in U.M. ARMY

More than 80 college students from Texas and Louisiana came together in the Texas Hill Country for a week of mission work and fellowship through College U.M. ARMY. The event featured projects such as the construction of accessibility ramps and repair work on homes damaged by a recent tornado.
Judicial Council
 Delegate Ian Urriola of the Upper New York Conference asks for a declaratory decision from the United Methodist Judicial Council regarding the required membership of the Commission on the General Conference during The United Methodist Church’s legislative assembly April 29 in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Church court: A youth must be elected to GC commission

The United Methodist Church’s top court ruled on a question about youth membership on the commission that plans General Conference.
General Conference
Alejandra Salemi of the Florida Conference helps give the Young People’s Address during the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., on April 24. She told those gathered that the younger generation is feeling the weight of the emotional, mental and spiritual trauma that comes with separation and disaffiliations. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Young people share fears, hopes for future church

Speaking during the United Methodist General Conference, young delegates affirm that amid the turmoil there is hope for reconciliation and growth.

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