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UM General AgenciesThe general boards and agencies provide services and ministries that are beyond the scope of the individual local congregations and annual conferences and provide support to the work of the local church. If you or your church needs assistance in any part of your ministry, a general agency stands by to assist you. Archives and History General Commission on Archives and History gathers, preserves, and disseminates materials on the history of The United Methodist Church and its antecedents. It maintains archives and a library in which the historical records are kept. P.O. Box 127 Communications United Methodist Communications provides leadership for the denomination in the fields of communication, public relations, and promotion of the general funds and programs of the denomination. It is the official news gathering and distribution agency of the denomination. It provides resources and services to local churches and conferences in communications. P.O. Box 320 Christian Unity The General Commission on Christian Unity & Interreligious Concerns advocates for and works toward Christian unity in every aspect of the life of The United Methodist Church. It works to enable ecumenical and interreligious understanding and experience among all United Methodists. 475 Riverside Drive, Room 1300 Educational Materials/Curriculum The United Methodist Publishing House distributes all the official publications, records and forms of the denomination, publishes books through Abingdon Press, and operates Cokesbury retail and online stores, mail order service. It also publishes and distributes church school materials and resources throughout the denomination. P.O. Box 801 Local Cokesbury Christian Bookstore Wendover Place Shopping Center Ethnic Concerns The General Commission on Religion and Race is focused on bringing about full and equal participation of the racial and ethnic constituencies in The United Methodist Church. The commission carries out its work through advocacy of the issues and by reviewing and monitoring the practices of the denomination. 100 Maryland Avenue, NE, Ste. 400 Finance The General Council on Finance and Administration administers the finances and operational needs of the denomination and serves as the general treasurer of the denomination. 1200 Davis Street Higher Education & Ministerial Training General Board of Higher Education and Ministry prepares and assists people to fulfill their ordained ministries and to provide general oversight for campus ministries and institutions of higher education. PO Box 340007 Leadership Training The General Board of Discipleship provides leadership and resources in the areas of spiritual growth and development, devotional literature, curriculum resources, Christian education, evangelism, worship, stewardship, and ministry of the laity. The General Board of Discipleship also oversees The Upper Room. P.O. Box 340003 Men's Issues General Commission on United Methodist Men involves men in a growing relationship to Jesus Christ and his church and to provide resources and support for programs of evangelism, stewardship and the needs of men. P.O. Box 340006 Mission The General Board of Global Ministries is responsible to witness to Jesus Christ throughout the world, to recruit and send missionaries, to raise the awareness and support of persons in local churches for global mission, and to assist in the development of Christian churches and leadership. 475 Riverside Drive Program Leadership General Council on Ministries coordinates and facilitates the programs of the denomination. It supports and encourages the general agencies in their respective tasks. The general agencies are accountable to the Council in the carrying out of their program. 601 W. Riverview Avenue Staff Pension & Health Benefits General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits supervises and administers the pension and benefits programs, plans, and funds of The United Methodist Church. It administers and disburses the retirement and benefit funds of the various annual conferences. 1201 Davis Street Social Issues General Board of Church and Society challenges United Methodists to work in areas of important social concern and develops resources to inform, motivate, and train United Methodists on issues of social justice in the society. 100 Maryland Ave., N.E. Women's Issues The General Commission on Status and Role of Women challenges The United Methodist Church to a commitment to the full participation of women in the complete life and mission of the church. The commission serves as an advocate for and on behalf of women, seeks to eliminate inequities in relation to women in the church, and monitors the general agencies, institutions, and connectional structures to ensure inclusiveness of women. 1200 Davis Street |
