Youth

When a group of teens accepted Brian Edwards’ invitation to play basketball in the church gym at Muir’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Greensboro, N.C., it blossomed into a weekly event complete with dinner and fellowship. Photo courtesy of United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina.

Basketball invite leads to ministry

An invitation to play basketball in the church gym led to the Spark After Dark ministry at Muir’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Greensboro, N.C. Spark After Dark now attracts dozens of youth for open gym time, dinner and fellowship on Sunday nights.

Judicial Council

Church court: A youth must be elected to GC commission

The United Methodist Church’s top court ruled on a question about youth membership on the commission that plans General Conference.

General Conference

Young people share fears, hopes for future church

Speaking during the United Methodist General Conference, young delegates affirm that amid the turmoil there is hope for reconciliation and growth.

Local Church

Local students form a chain for the unloading of pumpkins at Grace Avenue United Methodist Church in Frisco, Texas. Photo courtesy of Grace Avenue United Methodist Church.

Praise the Lord and pass the pumpkins

Texas goes big with most things, including pumpkin patches. Two churches share fun photos from their fall events.

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