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Ask The UMC Shorts is a collection of brief videos answering frequently asked questions about The United Methodist Church. Each episode is 3-6 minutes long. If you have a question you’d like us to address, you can email it to us or use our live chat link.

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An offering plate is passed down the pew at Cathedral of the Rockies, a United Methodist church in Boise, Idaho. The General Council on Finance and Administration board surveyed U.S. conference treasurers to find out what impact potential church disaffiliations and church closures will have on the apportionment formula over the next four years. 2018 file photo by Mary Kienzle, United Methodist Communications.

United Methodism

Called to Serve

Ask The UMC Shorts: How does the appointment process work?

In this installment of Ask The UMC Shorts, the Rev. Taylor Burton Edwards explains the clergy appointment process in The United Methodist Church.

United Methodists pray for those who have died, commending them to God’s mercy and care. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

United Methodism

Spiritual Formation

Ask The UMC Shorts: Do United Methodists pray for the dead?

In this installment of Ask The UMC Shorts, the Rev. Taylor Burton Edwards explains how United Methodists pray for the dead.

United Methodism

Stewardship

Ask The UMC Shorts Where do our apportionment dollars go?

In this installment of Ask The UMC Shorts, the Rev. Taylor Burton Edwards explains how apportioned funds are used for ministry.

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