The United Methodist Church - Philippines

02/06/2026

20/05/2026

Wesley United Methodist Church in Santa Ana, Manila, Philippines is showing solidarity with one of the sectors most affected by the ongoing fuel crisis, the jeepney drivers.

The program aims to reach drivers struggling with reduced earnings as fuel costs climb. Jeepney operators, who rely on daily income to sustain their families, have been among the hardest hit by the recent price hikes, often taking home significantly less after expenses.

The program “Hapag sa Wesley,” or “Wesley’s Table,” symbolizes the church’s objective of providing community meals.

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19/05/2026

𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙖 ‘𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩’ 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢

Inanunsyo ng Wespath ang pagpapalit ng pangalan ng Central Conference Pensions (CCP) program, na tatawagin na ngayong Connectional Pension Support (CPS). Ang hakbang na ito ay bunsod ng malawakang pagbabago sa estruktura ng The United Methodist Church (UMC)—ang Regionalization—na naglalayong pagtibayin ang pandaigdigang koneksyon at misyon ng simbahan. Sa kasalukuyan, ang programa ay nagsisilbing sandigan ng humigit-kumulang 3,700 na pastor, gayundin ang mga naiwang asawa at anak sa mga rehiyonal na kumperensya sa Africa, Pilipinas, at Europa.

Ang pagbabagong ito ay resulta ng ratipikasyon ng mga amyenda sa konstitusyon na inaprubahan noong Mayo 2024 ng UMC General Conference at kinumpirma ng Council of Bishops noong Nobyembre 2025. Sa ilalim ng bagong sistema, ang mga central conference at ang Estados Unidos ay magkakasama nang tatawaging “regional conferences”—na may pantay na katayuan at kapangyarihang lehislatibo sa loob ng denominasyon.
“Ang pagpalit ng pangalan sa Connectional Pension Support ay salamin ng umuunlad na estruktura ng UMC habang binibigyang-importansya ang malalim na ugnayan na pundasyon ng programang ito,” ani Andy Hendren, General Secretary ng Wespath. “Nagbago man ang pangalan, hindi natitinag ang aming misyon: ang tiyakin ang seguridad sa pagreretiro ng mga pastor at ng kanilang mga pamilya sa buong mundo.”

Isang Programang Pinagtibay ng Ugnayang Pandaigdigan
Nagsimula ang Connectional Support Program noong General Conference 2000, nang lumikha ang mga pinuno ng UMC ng isang task force na binubuo ng mga obispo at general secretary bilang tugon sa kakulangan ng pondo para sa pagreretiro ng mga klero sa maraming regional conferences. Noong 2004, binago ang The Book of Discipline upang pahintulutan ang Central Conference Pension Initiative (CCPI) sa ilalim ng pangangasiwa ng Wespath, na naglunsad ng isang pangangalap-pondo sa buong denominasyon upang suportahan ang pag-unlad ng pensiyon sa labas ng Estados Unidos.

Matapos malikom ang target na $25 milyon noong 2013, ang programa ay kinilalang Central Conference pensions na nag-udyok sa pagbabalangkas na maging pangmatagalang suporta at pagpapaunlad ng pensyon.

Mula sa pagiging isang maliit na task force na binubuo ng walong tao, lumago ito at naging isang malawak na global United Methodist Network na sumusuporta sa 12 pension plans sa loob ng 19 na episcopal areas ng 7 regional conferences – kung saan dati ay may maliit o walang sapat na tulong pinansyal para sa mga retiradong lingkod ng Diyos at ang kanilang mga pamilya.

Sa kasalukuyan, patuloy ang Wespath sa pagbibigay ng tulong at gabay sa mga pinuno ng mga regional conference upang mas patatagin ang pundasyon ng kanilang mga pension program. Bagaman masigasig at ligtas ang suportang pinansyal para sa mga planong ito, nagkakaiba-iba ang paraan ng pagpopondo at pamamahala depende sa pangangailangan ng bawat rehiyon. Mananatiling prayoridad ng programa na tiyaking magiging pangmatagalan at sapat ang pondo para sa hinaharap.

“Sa loob ng mahigit dalawang dekada, naging patunay ang programang ito sa mga katangi-tanging bagay na kayang makamit kapag ang mga United Methodist ay nagkaisa sa iisang misyon, anuman ang hangganan ng kanilang bansa,” pahayag ni Bill Kavanaugh, Chief Operating Officer ng Wespath. “Pinagtitibay ng Connectional Pension Support ang pamanang ito, habang sumasalubong sa kinabukasan nang may malinaw na layunin, pagkakaisa, at pag-asa.”

Sa mga darating na buwan, ia-update ng Wespath ang kanilang website, mga lathalain, at iba pang paraan ng komunikasyon upang opisyal na ipakita ang bagong pangalan ng programa.

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17/05/2026

United Women in Faith Assembly 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The quadrennial gathering centered around the theme, “Dream it! Believe it! Do it!,”

Representing the Philippines at the Assembly were Jennifer Ferariza-Meneses, Mission Liaison in Asia for United Women in Faith; Deaconess Norma Dollaga, recipient of the 2024 World Methodist Council Peace Award; and Deaconess Rubylin Litao of the Asuncion A. Perez Memorial Center, Inc. (AAPMCI).

Their participation strengthened global solidarity among women in mission and brought greater visibility to the transformative ministries of United Women in Faith taking place in the Philippines and across Asia.

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17/05/2026

Grace United Methodist Church
64th Founding Anniversary
Theme: “Arise, Shine! Grace in Glory, United in Faith.”

May 17, 2026
Wesley Hall, UMC Headquarters, Manila

13/05/2026

HAPPENING NOW: Members of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines National Office are conducting a full-day training, workshop, and consultation at the UMCOM Studios-Manila.

As part of their Communications Ministry Formation Consultation, the delegation is preparing plans to establish their own Multimedia Ministry.

To learn more about how the ministry of UMC TV began, the UMCOM Studios-Manila staff shared valuable insights. It facilitated a workshop on “Best Practices in Religious Broadcasting and Connectionalism.” Through the presentations, discussions, and studio tour, the participants were inspired by how media can be used as a powerful tool for evangelism, discipleship, and connectional ministry.

07/05/2026

: United in Mission, In Christ
123 Years of Bataan Methodism

is a unity event among the churches and members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Bataan District in celebration of the 123 years of the life, history and ministry of Bataan Methodism. It is an event that resonates deeply in our faith and calling not only as a Christian denomination, but as one body who are united in carrying on Christ’s mission – that mission continues today.

30/04/2026

Just in: The National United Methodist Young Adult Fellowship in the Philippines has officially ratified its 16-year-old Constitution.

Included in the newly ratified Constitution is the amendment to the membership age bracket of NUMYAFP, from 24 to 45 years old.

The new Constitution takes effect immediately.

27/04/2026

Bishops urged to stop looking backward: In a time of great instability and injustice, United Methodist Council of Bishops President Tracy S. Malone encouraged fellow church leaders to move beyond institutional anxieties and be formed anew as witnesses for Christ. https://www.umnews.org/en/news/bishops-urged-to-stop-looking-backward

22/04/2026

Jhoanna Kylle Juan Ragasa from the United Methodist Communications in the Philippines reflected on the growing role of technology in everyday life, noting that while it has become inseparable from human experience, the deeper question lies in how it is used to live out God’s commandments.

Describing social media as more than just a tool, Ms Ragasa said it functions as a “formation system” that shapes identity, values, beliefs and faith. Algorithms influence what people see, feel and consider important, raising the question of whether individuals are shaping these systems or being shaped by them.

“If algorithms shape people, then the Church is called to pe*****te the people’s algorithm—not for popularity, but for presence, truth and transformation.” This involves showing up in digital spaces with authenticity, creating content that reflects truth, justice and grace, interrupting cycles of hate and misinformation, and offering narratives that restore human dignity, said Ms. Ragasa

Ms Ragasa further added that we are not just called to go viral; we are called to be faithful. The Church is not called to compete with technology, but to discern and redeem it. She also stressed that digital ministry goes beyond content creation. It is about formation, discipleship and witness, calling on believers to use technology to share stories, proclaim the Good News and affirm what it means to be truly human.

Chiang Mai, Thailand: During a panel discussion at the Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA), young Asian communicators reflected on the impact of social media on youth. Responding to the question “Does Technology Make Us Less Human? Impact of Social Media on Youth in Asia”, the panellists offe...