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Churches go solar, putting creation care into action | United Methodist churches in Georgia are jumping on the solar power train, helped by a tax break from the Biden administration and a nonprofit that’s showing they can care for the environment while also reducing their electric bill.

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Churches mobilize after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods | UMNews.org Churches and mission partners are responding after catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, as Asian Christian leaders call for prayer, humanitarian support and sustained solidarity with affected communities.

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Join us in prayer for those impacted by devastating flash flooding along the border of Nepal and Tibet today. We pray especially for the families and loved ones of those who have died or remain missing, and for those who have lost their homes and livelihoods.

As first responders assist survivors and search for the missing, UMCOR stands ready to support the response efforts of United Mission Nepal and other partners in the region.

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UMCOR is responding to the urgent needs of Colombians impacted by the devastating earthquake that occurred on Monday, August 10, 2026, through support to the Colombian Methodist Church (CMC).

A solidarity grant to the CMC will provide humanitarian assistance to families in Cali who have been directly impacted by the earthquake through the distribution of food and essential household items. UMCOR's support will expand their reach and help them cover the needs of as many survivors as possible in the region.

We remain in close communication with the CMC and other partners in the region and stand ready to offer additional relief and long-term support to Colombia.

As first responders and search and rescue teams continue to uncover the devastating toll of this disaster, we lift up this section of "A Pastoral Letter for Colombia," written by Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr., president of the Council of Bishops - The United Methodist Church, in prayer:

"For those who grieve tonight, that they would not carry their sorrow alone.
For the injured and for the hospitals straining to care for them, that strength would be renewed.
For families still waiting for word of the missing, that hope would not fail before hope is due.
For those who have lost their homes, that shelter would come quickly and stability would follow.
For rescue workers and responders laboring past exhaustion, that their strength would not run out before the work is done.
For the Methodist church in Colombia, that it would keep bearing witness to God’s nearness even now.
May Christ's peace steady us, and may God's compassion move through us into action." Amen.

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NDUMC Newsletter 8/14 -

NDUMC Newsletter 8/14 Caring Meals is a new ministry at NDUMC. When someone in the congregation is recovering from an illness, bringing a new child into their family, grieving the loss of a loved one, or facing any emergency you can help. Though you can’t do everything, you can do something by sharing a meal for people...

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Georgia unification gains final approval | The United Methodist Church’s Southeastern Jurisdiction gave its unanimous assent to the union of the North Georgia and South Georgia conferences.

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