Join us as we commemorate Ash Wednesday through a virtual worship service at 9PM EST

Join us as we commemorate Ash Wednesday Service at 9PM EST The service is sponsored by a group of Young Adult pastors from across the Connectional Church. You can also watch via YouTube

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Ten ideas for Ash Wednesday

Learn how saying "I'm sorry" can grow your faith.  »

Marking Ash Wednesday at home   Cleaning out a junk drawer is one way to commemorate Ash Wednesday, which kicks off Lent on February 17. Check out these other creative and meaningful suggestions. (Photo from 2017.)   Get 10 ideas

Advertisement   United Methodist legacies   Ask The UMC salutes two Black women in Methodist history who created a lasting influence on the church.   Read  »

Our omnipresent God   Though we may feel alone in our darkest moments, the Psalms remind us that God is always near.   Find out more  »

Get Them Talking: Repentance   We discuss how saying, "I'm sorry" helps our faith grow in this month's popular UMC.org series. Take some time to gather your family for your own conversation.   Start talking

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United Methodist Now: Why ashes?

Why ashes? Connecting to who we are and who we can be   Lent begins this Wednesday. Explore why many United Methodists will join with Christians through the ages who mark this day with Ash Wednesday worship that includes the imposition of ashes, a reminder to repent and believe the gospel.   Find out more

Clark Atlanta University's jazz station ranked No. 1   Read how a United Methodist DJ uses his platform to instill positivity into the Metro Atlanta listening area. He closes every show with, "Worry about nothing, pray about anything, thank God for everything."   Read more  >

Night Call: Building understanding and reconciliation through conversation   In the late 1960s, a bold radio show produced by The United Methodist Church sought to create dialogue during a tumultuous time. Guests included Bill Russell, Stokely Carmichael and Ralph Abernathy.   Read and listen  >

Ham radio boosts Philippines' disaster preparedness   How do you provide people with necessary information following a natural disaster that has disabled telephones, internet and cell phones? A United Methodist communication specialist is turning a hobby into a lifesaver.   Watch

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