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The equal constitutional authority granted to The United Methodist Church’s regions doesn’t require equal financial obligation. Each regional United Methodist conference should contribute according to its capacity, writes the Rev. Dr. Luan-Vu “Lui” Tran, assistant chancellor in the California-Pacific Conference.

A vision for funding regional conferences | UMNews.org Each regional United Methodist conference should contribute according to its capacity. Equal constitutional authority doesn’t require equal financial obligation, writes an assistant chancellor.

From rebuilding communities after disasters to medical missions, construction projects and vocational training around the world, United Methodist Volunteers in Mission is celebrating a half-century of making a difference.

50 years of turning faith into action | UMNews.org From disaster zones to mission fields around the world, United Methodist Volunteers in Mission marks a half-century of making a difference.

Scammers are posing as pastors and requesting church directories. Three simple practices can help your congregation stay welcoming and wise.

Directories, scammers, and gift cards, oh my! - Greater Northwest Area | News Fraudsters are targeting churches by posing as pastors, bishops or visitors seeking directories. PNW Communicator Patrick Scriven urges congregations to protect member information and offers three practices: tell members how leaders communicate, set a consistent process for benevolence requests, and...

After August wildfires in eastern Washington destroyed about 700 structures, Pacific Northwest Conference teams used UMCOR’s new solar suitcases in Spokane. Units now power Early Response Team tool and shower trailers, reducing reliance on gas generators. Conference disaster co-coordinator Dana Bryson first tried the technology at annual conference in June.

Solar Tools Shine in Spokane Wildfire Response | Global Ministries UMCOR’s solar suitcases are helping power wildfire recovery in Spokane, Washington, providing sustainable energy for disaster response teams.

Is your church ready to stand with immigrant neighbors? Join the Western Jurisdiction's free Know Your Rights training Nov. 2. Register today.

Know Your Rights Training November 2 - Western Jurisdiction November 2, 1-3 pm PST (11-1 HST, 12-2 ASKT, 2-4 MST) Join the Western Jurisdiction on November 2 for a Know Your Rights training with the Immigration Law & Justice Network. Our immigrant communities continue to face uncertainty and quickly shifting policies, and our churches are called to respond w...

As the Cornell University sexual assault investigation continues, United Methodists should be asking what is a faithful response, writes the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCSRW) in a statement. “Every church needs to say something. Every church needs to do something,” the statement says. The agency offers guidance for church leaders.

Say Something Sunday: The Church & Cornell – GCSRW If you have experienced sexual misconduct in the church call our confidential toll-free number 1-800-523-8390 for support.

Here is the e~Aurora for the week of October 6. Have a great week!

News from the Alaska United Methodist Conference Email from Alaska United Methodist Conference e~Aurora | October 6, 2026 e~Aurora | October 6, 2026   A weekly news update from The Alaska United Methodist Conference Conference News Charge Conference

United Methodist women in Africa are responding to drug abuse, violence and trauma in their communities through practical support.

Women put faith into action across Zimbabwe | UMNews.org United Methodists and other Methodist women are responding to drug abuse, violence, trauma and poverty by offering practical support to women, girls and families.

Lilly Endowment will fund charities partnering with congregations to serve neighbors. Grants reach $5 million; concept papers due Jan. 19.

Serving Neighbors Initiative - Lilly Endowment Through this initiative, the Endowment anticipates awarding grants of up to $5 million each to up to 60 charitable organizations to develop and implement programs that advance the aims stated above and the four objectives outlined in the Request for Concept Papers. Funding Opportunities Lilly Endowm...

Two hundred music and worship leaders gathered at The Fusion 2026 Worship Music Conference to attend workshops on songwriting, pastor and worship leader relations, worship ethics, Wesleyan theology, creative liturgy writing, copyrights and more. Presenters talked about options that might bring younger people back to church.

Music leaders tackle ‘great divide’ in worship | UMNews.org Older church members often prefer the comfort of a traditional worship service. But presenters at the United Methodist-sponsored Fusion 2026 conference talked about modern options that might attract more young people.