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Leaders

Welcome to ResourceUMC, your online destination for United Methodist Church leaders. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or practical information, this site is your go-to resource. Check back often for fresh ideas and insights to empower your leadership across our connection.

Worship Resources
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Equip your congregation with a clear understanding of The United Methodist Church. This updated, digital handbook supports new member classes, ongoing learning opportunities, and leadership training, offering accessible explanations of our beliefs, structure, connectional ministry, and shared mission.

The Rev. Ingrid McIntyre (left) admires a birthday card for Terry Corral, a resident of the Village at Glencliff medical respite program housed at Glencliff United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tenn. The Village consists of 12 tiny homes where people experiencing homelessness can recover after a hospital stay. McIntyre is the church’s lead pastor. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Some people need diapers for their children, while others need a place to recover from surgery and freedom from medical debts. Three United Methodist churches are responding — and making an outsize contribution to their communities.

The Lent page offers resources for observing the season of Lent, including devotions, reflections, and activities for spiritual growth and reflection.

UM Agencies

Agencies provide resources and services that equip local congregations and provide a connection for ministry throughout the world. These organizations can be found at all levels of the connection (churchwide, regional and local).

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Stewardship

Hope You Can Count On

When disaster and hardship disrupt lives, UMCOR is there—offering help, hope, and healing. UMCOR Sunday supports the foundation of this ministry, making it possible for every designated gift to go entirely to the mission it supports.

Women

Learn about some amazing women who helped shape the history of the Methodist movement.

March is Women's History Month. We invite you to explore the inspiring stories of women within Methodism who have made important contributions to the life of the church, as well as discover ideas to help nurture your own participation and witness.

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Lent

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This Lent, we invite you to experience the renewal that comes from God’s never-ending mercy and then to walk with our Lord on a journey to new life.

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Vision

The UMC Vision and hashtag

The United Methodist Church forms disciples of Jesus Christ who, empowered by the Holy Spirit, love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in local communities and worldwide connections.

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