# united methodist church (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover united methodist church. Page: Feed: --- ## [Love: Inside and Out | Amor: Al Derecho y al Revés](https://um-insight.net/in-the-church/ordained-ministry/love-inside-and-out-%7C-amor-al-derecho-y-al-rev%C3%A9s/) _2026-08-26 · Paul Wilcox · United Methodist Insight_ In the Epistle reading for Aug. 30, Romans 12:9-21, there are twenty-three imperatives. Preachers might divide this passage into two parts: verses 9-13 (how to relate to fellow Christians) and verses 14-21 (how to relate to those outside the Church) ## [Church Giving Shows Signs of Stability](https://um-insight.net/in-the-church/finance-and-administration/church-giving-shows-signs-of-stability/) _2026-08-26 · Heather Hahn · United Methodist Insight_ United Methodist leaders got a midyear checkup on the denomination’s financial health — and all vital signs point in the right direction. ## [The Joy, Justice, and Community of Worship](https://um-insight.net/perspectives/the-joy-justice-and-community-of-worship/) _2026-08-26 · The Rev. Dr. Tércio B. Junker · United Methodist Insight_ The Rev. Dr. Tércio B. Junker, worship leader for the recent World Methodist Council meeting in El Salvador, reflects on how worship brings Christians together in joy to build community and seek justice in the world. ## [Keeping the Doors Open: A Resilience Initiative for Churches Serving Their Communities](https://um-insight.net/in-the-church/local-church/keeping-the-doors-open-a-resilience-initiative-for-churches-/) _2026-08-26 · General Board of Global Ministries · United Methodist Insight_ The General Board of Global Ministries Introduces a new UMC Solar and Battery Pilot Program providing guidance and grants for a limited number of U.S.-based United Methodist churches. ## [UMC Publisher Defends Jewish Scholar Elected to Lead Catholic Association](https://um-insight.net/perspectives/umc-publisher-defends-jewish-scholar-elected-to-lead-catholi/) _2026-08-26 · Press Release · United Methodist Insight_ Current and former publishers of United Methodist Publishing House defend Jewish scholar Amy-Jill Levine against attacks bordering on antisemitism after her election to lead the Catholic Biblical Association. ## [Invited to a Holy Conversation](https://um-insight.net/in-the-church/practicing-faith/invited-to-a-holy-conversation/) _2026-08-26 · United Methodist Insight_ The everyday interactions we take for granted can become "holy conversations" when we focus on the spiritual value underlying them, writes the Rev. Paul R. Graves. ## [Justice Leaders Gather Across the United Methodist Connection](https://um-insight.net/in-the-world/advocating-justice/justice-leaders-gather-across-the-united-methodist-connectio/) _2026-08-26 · General Board of Church and Society · United Methodist Insight_ This spring and summer, Church and Society Advisory Team leaders convened the first two Jurisdictional Gatherings for Justice and Peace. ## [Vision without Emotional Connection is Narcissism](https://um-insight.net/in-the-church/ordained-ministry/vision-without-emotional-connection-is-narcissism/) _2026-08-26 · Jack Shitama · United Methodist Insight_ Vision is about discerning where I believe God is calling us to go to fulfill our mission. Whether you’re a parent, pastor or president, this matters. But vision by itself is not enough. You need to stay emotionally connected. ## [Re-Imagining Utopia](https://um-insight.net/perspectives/re-imagining-utopia/) _2026-08-26 · Jim Burklo · United Methodist Insight_ Utopia isn’t just about imagining a world of abundance and fairness for all. A utopia worth imagining and pursuing must include a revolution of values, a spiritual transformation, writes the Rev. Jim Burklo. ## ['Pastors in Name Only'??](https://um-insight.net/perspectives/pastors-in-name-only/) _2026-08-20 · Lovett H. Weems Jr. · United Methodist Insight_ The Rev. Dr. Lovett Weems Jr. unpacks the recent trend of ordained ministers seeking a common good by running for political office. ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3bRgRh52Fx62) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Remembering James T. Laney, a Lifelong Friend to Korea](https://um-insight.net/in-the-church/umc-global-nature/remembering-james-t-laney-a-lifelong-friend-to-korea/) _2026-08-20 · The Rev. Thomas E. Kim · United Methodist Insight_ For nearly eight decades, the Rev. James T. Laney’s life intersected with Korea — first as a young American soldier, then as a Methodist missionary, later as U.S. ambassador to South Korea and as an advocate for peace and reconciliation of Korea. ## [Highland Park Pastors, Conference Address Suit](https://um-insight.net/in-the-church/local-church/highland-park-pastors-conference-address-suit/) _2026-08-20 · Heather Hahn · United Methodist Insight_ Highland Park United Methodist Church’s senior minister addressed the case in his Sunday sermon. His predecessor released a statement on Aug. 19. The Horizon Texas Conference also added more information to its lawsuit over the church's governance. ## [Finding Resurrection in Broken Glass](https://um-insight.net/in-the-church/local-church/finding-resurrection-in-broken-glass/) _2026-08-20 · Lisa Smith · United Methodist Insight_ The shattered pieces of a beloved stained glass window, broken by firefighters to rescue the church from a devastating fire, have become symbols of resurrection for Christ United Methodist Church in Rockford, Ill. ## [Finding Joy Again](https://um-insight.net/in-the-church/practicing-faith/finding-joy-again/) _2026-08-20 · United Methodist Insight_ Joy seems so simple when we have it. But when life hits us with crushing blows, our joy can disappear. As the psalmist writes, God can restore our joy. ## [Transitions](https://um-insight.net/in-the-church/ordained-ministry/transitions/) _2026-08-20 · Rebecca Campney Carver · United Methodist Insight_ This Sunday is a great opportunity as fall activities start and there are transitions at home, at school, and in church, to preach about gifts—how we are called to be transformed, to use the gifts that we have, and discover new skills we can share. ## [How Spokane-area Churches Are Helping Wildfire Survivors](https://um-insight.net/in-the-world/disasters-and-climate-change/how-spokane-area-churches-are-helping-wildfire-survivors/) _2026-08-19 · Sebastian Moraga · United Methodist Insight_ Spokane-area churches – including local United Methodist districts – continue wildfire relief, providing food, clothing, shelter and long-term recovery support as communities rebuild after devastating fires. ## [We Haven’t Lost Our Values. We’ve Lost Each Other.](https://um-insight.net/perspectives/we-haven%E2%80%99t-lost-our-values-we%E2%80%99ve-lost-each-other/) _2026-08-19 · Terry Kyllo · United Methodist Insight_ America’s polarization crisis is fueled by fear, social media outrage and distorted perceptions, but real relationships can rebuild trust, belonging and community. ## [3 Questions to Ask Before You Recruit Your Next Volunteer](https://um-insight.net/in-the-church/local-church/3-questions-to-ask-before-you-recruit-your-next-volunteer/) _2026-08-19 · Allen Stanton · United Methodist Insight_ Allen T. Stanton says the goal of volunteers in church isn’t more programs—it’s discipleship. He gives three questions to ask to help leaders and their congregations flourish. ## [Leading Your Church Faithfully Through Elections](https://um-insight.net/in-the-church/local-church/leading-your-church-faithfully-through-elections/) _2026-08-19 · Kendal L. McBroom · United Methodist Insight_ When discipleship extends into public life, what does faithful Christian leadership look like? Kendal McBroom equips leaders with practical resources to build spiritually grounded communities that engage civic life.