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  1. Twelve annual conferences to lead Imagine No Malaria

    Imagine No Malaria announced today the commitment of 12 United Methodist annual conferences to support the denomination’s effort to end preventable malaria deaths in Africa. The annual conferences are part of the “Vanguard Wave” of the ministry’s effort to raise at least $75 million.

  2. Imagine No Malaria showcases success

    On World Malaria Day 2012, Imagine No Malaria is celebrating progress against the mosquito-borne disease and calling for a renewed commitment to end preventable deaths from malaria.

  3. United Methodists Meet in Tampa for Worldwide Conference

    Nearly a thousand delegates and an estimated 2,500 visitors will gather at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla. April 24-May 4 for the 2012 United Methodist General Conference.

  4. Seminary students program at General Conference

    A daily line-up of speakers has been organized for seminary students who plan to attend the 2012 General Conference.

  5. Visitor Registration for General Conference
    Visitors to the 2012 General Conference, The United Methodist Church’s top legislative assembly, may now pre-register online.
  6. Episcopal Address to Stream on Web and App
    Bishop Peter D. Weaver will deliver the Episcopal Address at the 2012 General Conference.
  7. United Methodist Emerging Technology Survey

    While most younger people in the church are immersed in new technology, many older members are also jumping on the bandwagon.

  8. General Conference App Launched

    Mobile device users will be able to access information about The United Methodist Church’s 2012 General Conference through a new, free mobile application from United Methodist Communications. This comes in preparation for the quadrennial meeting of the denomination’s top policy-making body in Tampa, Fla. April 24-May 4.

  9. United Methodists to Change the World May 19-20

    United Methodists are gearing up for the third annual Change the World event on May 19-20, 2012 to build community locally and fight malaria globally.

  10. Survey ranks top Christmas activities

    Americans believe Christmas is the most important holiday, followed by Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Easter, according to a new holiday survey commissioned by United Methodist Communications.

  11. United Methodists Garner Highest Favorability Score

    About 62% of adult Americans have a favorable impression of United Methodists. That’s according to a new survey from LifeWay Research that looks at perceptions of faith groups among adults in the U.S.

  12. General Conference Rule Changes Proposed
    Proposals include providing Sabbath rest, setting a deadline for evening adjournment, and expanding scheduled time for committee work.
  13. America's Sunday Supper promotes service

    United Methodist Communications and the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society are urging communities to Rethink Church with America’s Sunday Supper on January 15, 2012, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Human Relations Day.

  14. Imagine No Malaria receives $3 million grant

    The United Methodist Church will get a surge of support for its work to eliminate deaths and suffering from malaria in Africa, thanks to a $3 million supplemental grant from the United Nations Foundation.

  15. United Methodists Launch Free Mobile App

    Mobile device users can easily access information about The United Methodist Church on the go with a new free United Methodist application.