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In the United States of America, the month of October recognizes Pregnancy and Infant Loss. Loss and transition is difficult, especially the loss experienced in pregnancy and infancy. September 27, 2023 As people of faith we affirm the dignity and worth of everyone by cultivating
September 22, 2023 United Methodists and others gathered in San Antonio recently to celebrate the minting of a U.S. coin bearing the image of Jovita Idár, a Methodist, journalist and activist who worked to empower Mexican American women and others in the early 20th century. The
Creating space in which to break the stigma of mental illness, this webinar series with special guests emphasizes the intersectionalities of mental health, faith, and social action. September 12, 2023 Background According to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Despite advances made in medication, therapy, and
We are at a pivotal point in our legislative process as the coming weeks will determine funding that implicates all five of Church and Society’s priorities of climate, poverty, health, peace, and civil and human rights. September 19, 2023 As United Methodists, we have a
Los Angeles City Council has declared Friday, September 22, Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. Day and with great reason. Lawson, architect of the Civil Rights Movement, turns 95 today. He’ll celebrate his birthday with a teach-in at Holman United Methodist, where he is pastor emeritus,
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday honored civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson, three days ahead of his 95th birthday, by declaring Sept. 22 as “Rev. James Lawson Jr. Day” annually in the city. The council recently passed a resolution commemorating Lawson, and a celebration
September 12, 2023 LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Known as one of the pioneering architects of the civil rights movement, Rev. James Lawson Jr., for more than half a century, has been a force for justice and an influential teacher of non-violence. In honor of Rev. Lawson’s leadership
August 7, 2023 From humble beginnings as one of seven children born to sharecropper parents in rural Louisiana, retired United Methodist Bishop Melvin G. Talbert took his ministry of justice and love for all people around the globe. He died Aug. 3 at the age
July 20, 2023 Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar’s last name means “follower of God.” Through his faithful discipleship and humble leadership, fellow United Methodists say the aptly named bishop helped them to more closely follow God, too. His sudden passing on July 18 at the age of
Memorial services and tributes were held in Atlanta, GA this past weekend for the last living sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Willie Christine King Farris. She died in June. She was 95. July 17, 2023 “The best way each of us can
