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June 30, 2022 The church in Rwanda should no longer fear people living with HIV and AIDS as if they were lions in the jungle, declared the Rev. Marc Baliyanga, dean of the Rwanda United Methodist Provisional Conference, as he opened the HIV and AIDS
June 28, 2022 After the deaths of at least 51 migrants in San Antonio, United Methodists are responding with lament, prayer and renewed efforts to follow Jesus’ command to welcome the stranger. “We grieve their loss and will continue to work for justice through our United
Trans activist and Pacific School of Religion (PSR) student Ryan Cassata in conversation with alumnx Loey PowellJune 22, 2022 | Berkeley, CA To celebrate Pride, award-winning musician, trans activist and current MDiv student Ryan Cassata and PSR alumnx Loey Powell (MDiv ‘77), one of the first out
The Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM) of the California-Pacific Conference is collecting school supplies for Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, California. Sherman Indian High School, formerly Sherman Indian Institute, was established in Perris, CA, 1892, as a U.S. Boarding School. Now in Riverside, CA, Sherman IHS is one
June 24, 2022 A group of leaders from the Methodist Church of Mexico and The United Methodist Church traveled to southern Mexico April 16-23 to meet with groups working with immigrants crossing the country’s southern border. Though there is no Methodist presence in southern Mexico,
June 28, 2022 United Methodist bishops who have taken on additional work in this time of pandemic-caused disruptions are about to receive what amounts to a bonus. By a voice vote June 24, the General Council on Finance and Administration board approved monthly stipends for
Transitions are not always easy. For some, it can be difficult. However, faith leaders need to do everything possible to encourage a healthy pastoral transition. Cross-Racial and Cross-Cultural (CRCC) ministry settings are sacred and should be intentional. This is not a complete list and CRCC
June 24, 2022 United Methodists with varied views on the abortion issue were alternately stunned and satisfied after word came down from the Supreme Court that Roe v. Wade would no longer be the law of the land. “I think we’re in a very, very
When: Thursday, June 30, 2021 at noon CTWhere: www.facebook.com/umcom Over the past few years, churches have adopted new ways of connecting through social media. United Methodist Communications has provided training on social media for the past decade. We have moved from a mindset of “you should get
One of the most difficult pastor care situations I faced as a local church pastor occurred in my second appointment. I had a good 15 years of pastoral experience under my belt; and completed all of my Ph.D. classes in theological and social ethics, so
