Bulletin – Ethan United Methodist Church

Laity leadership revitalizes church’s young adult ministry August 10, 2022

Instead of relying on a pastor to oversee its young adult ministry, First Korean United Methodist Church in Wheeling, Illinois, entrusted it to a devoted and committed volunteer layperson with a calling and vision.

Church transforms troubled community August 10, 2022

Through outreach and a weekly worship service, leaders of Seke East United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe have helped inspire First Street residents to make changes and embrace their faith.

Some large Texas churches vote on disaffiliation August 9, 2022

The Woodlands Methodist Church and Faithbridge, two large United Methodist churches north of Houston, decide on same day to leave the denomination.

Kentucky churches care for neighbors hit by floods August 9, 2022

After record flooding in Eastern Kentucky, United Methodist volunteers are serving as God’s “hands and feet.”

Volunteers share hugs and ‘God stories’ after flooding August 9, 2022

As help pours in for Kentucky flood survivors, United Methodists work to organize and distribute truckloads of donations — while also offering a listening ear.

Inflation, gas prices complicate ministries August 8, 2022

Rising prices are affecting the ministries of United Methodists, especially rural multi-point charges. Pastors also are finding the buying power of their paychecks shrinking.

Conferences take action on gun violence August 5, 2022

Even as United Methodist conferences deal with mounting church exits and disagreements over LGBTQ inclusion, they are bearing a shared witness on gun violence. And they are urging actions beyond thoughts and prayers.

United Methodists organize peace caravan in the Congo August 4, 2022

Participants laud the church’s acceptance of all people, regardless of tribal affiliation.

Episcopal residence decommissioned for educational use in Liberia August 3, 2022

The property will be used by the United Methodist University’s Graduate School of Professional Studies.

Poll about Jesus raises questions August 2, 2022

Nearly half of people who took a survey about attitudes about Jesus and Christianity said believers are giving and loving. But a significant minority say they’re hypocritical and judgmental. United Methodist professors and pastors offer thoughts on the poll results.