Methodist University Religious Life

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Applications are now open for Methodist University’s inaugural Wesley Heritage Fellows Program, a selective four-year experience combining leadership development, Methodist heritage seminars, mentorship, and domestic and international travel.

Only five students will be selected. The program is open to incoming and returning freshmen at Methodist University.

Scan the QR code to apply by September 15!

Entrusted with Connection | UMHEF Entrusted with Connection One School Shares the Power of Connection Each day of Lent this year, we invited the UMHEF community to pray for different United Methodist-schools, their students, and staff. The reponse we received was overwhelming, including expressions of gratitude and commitment to joi...

The heartbeat of the Methodist University community - faculty, staff, and students serving side-by-side!

There is hope in every smile shared across the breakfast table! Methodist University helped create countless moments of connection today. We are grateful for the kindness they brought to our Family!

As we celebrate Independence Day, did you know that the story of The United States of America and the story of the Methodists grew up together?

As the new nation found its footing, so did a new expression of the Methodist movement. In those early years, few people shaped that story more than Francis Asbury. Refusing comfort and choosing the saddle instead, he rode thousands of miles to bring the gospel to communities across the young republic, helping establish what would become one of the largest spiritual movements in America.

At Methodist University, Asbury’s legacy is woven into our story. His image appears on our University seal, and each year “Asbury on horseback” rides onto campus, a living reminder that faith is not meant to stand still. It is meant to go where people are!

As we give thanks for our nation’s history this Fourth of July, may we also remember those whose faith helped shape its character, and may we continue riding forward with courage, conviction, and grace.

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

It's July 1! Methodist University Religious Life can't wait to welcome our newest Monarchs to campus! (And our returners, too.😎) Your spiritual life is a vital part of your well-being. Check out the many ways that Methodist University supports YOUR well-being, including your spiritual journey.

Well-Being: Methodist University New Student Orientation Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

In less than a month, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, signaling the formation of a new nation.

If you're interested in how the history of Methodism informed and was informed by the new republic, check out our latest video curriculum. The videos and discussion questions are available at no cost at UMHistoryHub and YouTube.

Check out the links to the free video series in the post below!

In less than a month, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, signaling the formation of a new nation.

If you're interested in how the history of Methodism informed and was informed by the new republic, check out our latest video curriculum. The videos and discussion questions are available at no cost at UMHistoryHub and YouTube.

Check out the YouTube playlist below:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1kUwUg2JPcMJRakNtaLIz9gTyCNBx7eu&si=ZYkV4fAkHrVO1c0a

Find the videos at the UM History Hub at this link: https://umhistoryhub.teachable.com/l/pdp/from-crown-to-conferencing

Today we pause to remember and give thanks for Juneteenth, a day that celebrates freedom, resilience, and the ongoing work of justice. As a United Methodist-related university, we join in reflecting on this important part of our shared history and our call to love our neighbors and seek the common good.

Juneteenth: Hope for the future wrapped in a history lesson Juneteenth marks the date when government-sanctioned slavery ended ...

This week, three staff and students of the Religious & Spiritual Life team became certified in Mental Health First Aid. We’re grateful for the UMC and NCC grant that made this training possible and helped us better serve our campus community. And a special happy birthday to Rev. Blackman, our Gateway DS! Thank you for your leadership and support.