The 50th Anniversary of The United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church was officially formed on April 23, 1968 with the unification of the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, along with the dissolution of the Central Jurisdiction, a segregated group of African American congregations. Click here to read more about this historic union.
Immediate Disaster Response Needed
Meridian, Marion and Lauderdale Counties in Mississippi experienced an EF2 tornado Saturday, April 14, 2018 and are requesting Mississippi Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (MSVOAD) partner organization cleanup assistance to aid residents. Click here to read about ways you can help.
Bishop Swanson on Bellwether Expressing Desire to Leave The UMC
Bellwether UMC in Jackson recently held a called church conference to express a desire to leave The United Methodist Church. Bishop Swanson was present to answer questions and respond to concerns. We solicit your prayers for Bellwether UMC, their servant leaders and all involved in this matter as we seek to hear God’s voice and be led by the Holy Spirit. Click here to read Bishop Swanson's statement.
Youth Belong at Beach Camp
Surrounded by palm trees, sand and coastal winds, youth can experience relaxation, fellowship with friends and quiet time with God at Beach Camp. From the creators of The Gathering, Beach Camp is an engaging spiritual weekend for youth grades six through 12 and their leaders. Beach Camp will take place July 6-8, 2018 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Mark Your Calendars...
The 2018 Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference will take place Thursday, May 31 through Saturday, June 2. Each year, an equal number of clergy members and lay members attend the conference's annual conference session for worship, fellowship and to conduct the business of the conference. This year's theme is Apprenticeship: A Double Portion coming from II Kings 2:9. Click here to find all things annual conference.
Register Now for Southeast Church Network Conference
Plan to attend the SECN Administrator’s Conference being held at the Terrace Hotel in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina Sunday, April 29-May 1. Church administration can be a mine field and it often requires careful navigation of the traps to be successful. Click here for more information and how to register.
2018 Conference UMM Events
United Methodist Men, mark your calendars to attend one of three stops coming to an area near you. All three have the same format and information. Events will have tables with resources pertaining to assistance with chartering, “Strength for Service” devotional books, Rise Against Hunger and the domestic violence initiative. In addition, there will be guest speakers, music and food. Click here for dates and details.
Help Turn Up the Heat on INM
Watch hundreds of lives being saved through Imagine No Malaria in the Mississippi Conference. Bishop James E. Swanson Sr. set the goal for the Mississippi Conference to provide 100,000 life-saving mosquito nets for Imagine No Malaria. In Sub-Saharan Africa, malaria kills a child every two minutes. Find more information on how your faith community can help beat malaria here.
Resources
Events view calendar »
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UMM Gathering (Biloxi)
4/28/2018 -
United Methodist Women Assembly 2018
5/18/2018 -
UMW World Federation Methodist & Uniting Church Women
5/19/2018 -
Conference CFA Meeting
5/22/2018 -
2018 Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference
5/31/2018 -
ERT/Connecting Neighbors Class
6/16/2018
News more news »
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Bellwether Expresses Desire to Leave The United Methodist Church
4/12/2018 -
Bishop's Statement on Alleged Clergy Misconduct
4/4/2018 -
Bishop Swanson Provides Clarity on Two Recent Church Conferences
3/28/2018 -
The Hour Attends Billy Graham Funeral
3/8/2018 -
Love and Repentance: When Ash Wednesday Falls on Valentine’s Day
2/5/2018 -
UM Leaders Respond to #metoo and #churchtoo Movement
1/24/2018
