UMR Communications and the United Methodist Reporter have announced that they will cease operations due to financial pressures on May 31. UMR Communications publishes the North Georgia Advocate.

Bishop Mike Watson joined other UM bishops at the U.S.-Mexico border to immerse themselves in the reality of life at the border and sharpen their focus on how The United Methodist Church can be in ministry with border residents.

Is your church getting a new pastor in June? Are you getting a new appointment? We have useful information to help make the transition smooth.

If you haven't already booked your room for Annual Conference 2013 in Athens, now is the time. See our list of hotel availability provided by the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Buford First UMC reports from Bahamas mission trip: We have been blessed beyond measure by the experience of working with Bahamas Methodist Habitat, and look forward to joining with them again in 2014!