UM News Digest - Feb. 25, 2026
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United Methodists and other faith leaders march toward the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 25. Holding the left end of the banner are United Methodist Bishops Minerva Carcaño, LaTrelle Easterling and Cynthia Moore-Koikoi. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News. |
The Rev. Lydia Muñoz (with drum) leads singing while participants in “Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice” make their way toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News. |
United Methodists lead witness for immigrants
WASHINGTON (UM News) — More than 2,000 people of faith gathered on Capitol Hill to worship, sing and march to bring attention to the plight of immigrants in the United States. “Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice” brought together United Methodist bishops, clergy and laity alongside faith leaders from several traditions to stand in solidarity with immigrants. Erik Alsgaard reports and Mike DuBose has photos. |
Bishop Antoine Kalema Tambwe (center) and his wife, Ngole Kitete Charlotte, greet guests in front of Bethel Cascade United Methodist Church in Bangui, Central African Republic. At left is newly ordained pastor the Rev. Christ Noël Yakizi, who serves the remote village of Cantonnier on the Cameroonian border. Photo by Chadrack Tambwe Londe, UM News. |
Central Africans celebrate 33 new pastors
BANGUI, Central African Republic (UM News) — When United Methodist Bishop Antoine Kalema Tambwe’s hands rested on the head of the Rev. Christ Noël Yakizi, tears began to flow. For this pastor who serves in Cantonnier, an isolated village 400 miles from Bangui on the Cameroonian border, the moment was a milestone. Yakizi is one of 33 new pastors ordained by The United Methodist Church, marking a spiritual renaissance for communities long deprived of clergy. Chadrack Tambwe Londe has the story.
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Higher Education and Ministry
11 schools, 1 calling: Spotlighting HBCUs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Since 1972, the Black College Fund, administered by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry, has supported 11 United Methodist-related Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States by strengthening academic programs, maintaining infrastructure and keeping tuition affordable. During Black History Month and beyond, the agency is highlighting each of these schools in order of their founding. The first three profiles by Wendy R. Cromwell — Rust College, Claflin University and Clark Atlanta University — are now available.
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Global Ministries
Prayers for peace in Mexico
ATLANTA — The United Methodist Board of Global Ministries joins the College of Bishops of the Methodist Church of Mexico in offering prayers for peace as communities across the country face violence, blockades and the disruption of daily life in the wake of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, a longtime cartel leader. “We reaffirm God’s call to be instruments of peace and reconciliation,” said Roland Fernandes, top executive of Global Ministries.
Read Global Ministries statement
Read Methodist Church of Mexico statement in Spanish |
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Africa University Development Office
Pfisterer helped university go from dream to reality
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — For Ann Rader Pfisterer, leading the campaign to launch Africa University’s endowment fund would draw on her experience as a fundraiser and trailblazing leader in The United Methodist Church. Now 99, the former Global Ministries staff person recalls the challenges and joys of those early days. Tim Tanton has the story.
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Great Plains Conference
Workshops examine Christian nationalism
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Great Plains Conference Mercy & Justice team is hosting workshops over the next few months focused on resisting Christian nationalism. The Rev. Maddie Johnson said the workshops sprung from a resolution on Christian nationalism that was passed during the 2025 annual conference session. “Our hope is that through these workshops, grounded in education, conversation, and practical application, leaders in the Great Plains might feel better equipped to spot the idolatry of Christian nationalism in our churches and faithfully resist through our call to love God and neighbor,” she said. David Burke has the story.
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| Archives and History
‘Rooted Methodism’ explores faith and culture
MADISON, N.J. — The United Methodist Commission on Archives and History has released the follow-up to its “Radicle Methodism” video curriculum, this one about how Methodism and American culture intersect. “Throughout our denomination’s history, especially in America, the Methodist movement has both shaped and been shaped by the nation’s moral and ethical landscape,” said Ashley Boggan, top executive of Archives and History. The new curriculum, “Rooted Methodism: Deeper Dives into Our History,” includes videos, discussion guides and suggested readings.
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| Drew University
Exhibit spotlights ‘Voices of the Revolution’
MADISON, N.J. — United Methodist-related Drew University will mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence with its “Voices of the Revolution” exhibit. The exhibition traces how sermons, pamphlets, letters, poems and official orders shaped political thought and mobilized communities. The exhibit opens with an event at 6 p.m. U.S. Eastern time Feb. 26 and will be on display through Aug. 14 in the main lobby of the United Methodist Archives Building on Drew’s campus.
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Western North Carolina Conference
Peace Conference set March 13-15
LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. — The Western North Carolina Conference will be host to the Peace Conference at Lake Junaluska March 13-15. Through three days of worship, plenaries and workshops, the event aims to share strategies and hopes for peace across political, theological and social divides.
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Commitment to serve joyfully defines church |
| Photo by the Rev. Thomas E. Kim, UM News |
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