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We are the official news service of The United Methodist Church, which has members on four continents. We in The UMC wish to welcome you with "Open Hearts, Opens Minds, Open Doors."
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday celebrating the Reign of Christ. Today is also known as #ChristTheKing Sunday.
November 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday with this reminder from Paul that sounds very similar to the Wesleyan exhortation (in the words of Bishop Reuben Job) to "Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God."
November 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday when the day's epistle reminds us that God gives us the strength to do good work even in hard times.
November 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed All Saints' Day. We know many people will be remembering loved ones who passed away in the past 12 months. Our prayers are with you as we join with the communion of saints in praising God.
November 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Don't forget in most of the U.S., we fall back an hour overnight. Be sure to make it to church on time.
November 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday when Psalm 65, part of today's readings, reminds us: "O you who answer prayer! To you all flesh shall come. When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions."
October 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday when today's Gospel lesson reminds us of God's justice.
October 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday with joy from today's Psalm.
October 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We wish you a blessed #WorldCommunionSunday. "Strengthen us for your service in the world, and give us a foretaste of the feast to come, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” — United Methodist Book of Worship
October 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday with guidance from Psalm 146, one of today's possible readings.
September 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We in the #UMC wish our Jewish neighbors a good and sweet new year this Rosh Hashanah. Shanah tovah!
September 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday when the New Testament lesson reminds us to pray for all people, including our leaders.
September 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday when we celebrate Christ's grace.
September 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This Sept. 11, we ask for prayers for all affected by violence in whatever form it takes. "We pray, not knowing answers. We seek to follow your way, Jesus, healer of our souls."
September 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday when the Psalm reading reminds us that God knows us when we "sit down" and "rise up."
September 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday. In today's Gospel lesson, Jesus reminds of the importance of humility and hospitality.
August 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The #UMC Illinois Great Rivers Conference has replaced a billboard that promoted the Proud Boys with one that preaches love. The United Methodist billboard, inspired by a campaign in the Missouri Conference, proclaims “Hate Divides, Love Unites.” www.igrc.org/newsdetail/i...
August 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday with this prayer from today's Psalm.
August 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday as we remember these commands from Psalm 82. This photo shows children preparing for mealtime at Mpassa orphanage in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Photo by Lynne Dobson, UM News.
August 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday when in today's Gospel lesson, Jesus reminds us to think more of the Kingdom of God than earthly matters.
August 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday. Remember, as the letter to the Colossians says, when Christ — who is your life — is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.
August 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday when we remember how Jesus taught us to pray.
July 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday. When so much of the news and our own lives can be overwhelming, it can help to be still and know God is present with us — even in these worrying and distracting times.
July 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday when we remember Jesus sharing what is needed for eternal life and answers the question, "Who is my neighbor?" with the parable of the Good Samaritan.
July 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We in the #UMC wish you a blessed Sunday and reasons to sing God's praise.
July 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM