2012: The year in pictures

View images from around the world of the church in action from the United Methodist News Service archives.

2012: A year’s worth of disasters

As pain stretched across continents and touched some places already damaged, United Methodists throughout the connection responded.

2012: Judicial rulings play big role

The actions of the denomination’s top court were felt and debated throughout the connection.

United Methodists of note who died in 2012

Bishops, agency leaders, evangelists and political leaders among those United Methodists who filled their lives with contributions.

2012: Hunger spiked when disaster struck

Whether natural or economic, disasters have driven up need for food assistance this year.

2012: Church outreach up despite fewer funds

Despite budget cuts, program agencies say ‘thanks’ for the support, recall accomplishments and look ahead to 2013-16.