CLM Retreat: Self-Care in Sacred Times by Michelle Williams A group of Certified Lay Ministers recently gathered at Wesley Forest for 24 hours of rest, reflection, laughter, creativity, prayer, and connection. Led by Beth Jones, we moved through exercises and creative practices that helped each of us think about what healthy self-care can look like in … Read more
Growing Friends Celebrates 28 Years of Caring for Children and Families by SUSUMC Communications Growing Friends, the childcare and preschool ministry of Winterstown United Methodist Church, was named the 2026 Official York/Hanover Community Choice Award winner for Best Daycare. It was the program’s first win after finishing second in 2025. That second-place finish became motivation … Read more
March 13, 2026 | Washington, D.C.The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has named a 25‑member Interim Committee on Organization to guide the establishment and initial functioning of the new United States Regional Conference, which will encompass the five U.S. jurisdictions. This action follows the ratification of the Regionalization Amendment to the Constitution … Read more
March 1, 2026 We know that our hearts are heavy as we witness the mounting loss of life from the ongoing military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, and from retaliatory strikes by Iran. Families are grieving the loss of loved ones, and entire communities are shaken by the weight of uncertainty, … Read more
February 27, 2026 | Written in collaboration with NEJ Communicators
Faith calls people not only to believe, but to act. On Wednesday, February 25, United Methodists and faith partners gathered in Washington, D.C., for Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice, a day of worship, prayer, and advocacy calling for compassion and due process for immigrants.
February 24, 2026 During the holy season of Lent, I give thanks for each of you and invite you to renew your commitment to personal and communal prayer. In a time marked by deep division, anxiety, and unrest in our nation and communities, it can be tempting to treat prayer as secondary. Yet Lent calls … Read more
February 18, 2026 As we enter the sacred season of Lent today, we are invited into a time of returning—returning to prayer, to God’s word, to simplicity, trusting God beyond what we can see. The Lenten Season reminds us that discipleship is rooted in connection and relationships. Lent draws us into community—into shared prayer, shared … Read more
This year’s Church Profiles, updated annually by congregational leadership, revealed a concerning reality: only 45% of SUS-UNY congregations that completed their profile reported having an intentional prayer ministry. Faith communities that do not cultivate prayer miss a key aspect of discipleship, leading to a lack of spiritual strength and missional impact. In response, (re)building a vibrant life … Read more
February 6, 2026 | Washington, D.C.The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has released the list of participants for the 2026 Leadership Gathering – a diverse group of emerging and established leaders from across the United Methodist connection. Under the theme “Emboldened by the Spirit: Imagining a Church Yet to Be,” the gathering will take … Read more
In recent days, events in Minnesota and beyond have caused deep grief, concern, and alarm across our connection. The use of lethal force in public spaces, the detention of naturalized citizens, members of our indigenous communities, children, documented and undocumented immigrants, and the treatment of other vulnerable persons have weighed heavily on the hearts of … Read more