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FAQ: The crisis in Ukraine (Global Ministries)
An eight-question guide to the history of Methodism in Ukraine, how UMCOR is responding and the best ways for you to help now. How is the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) responding? How can I support those still in Ukraine and those fleeing the
She ‘dared to stand up for women of color’ (UM News)
April 25, 2022 DeLaris Johnson Risher doesn’t look, act or talk like a trailblazing, fearless woman — but she is. In 1952, she and Leila Robinson Dabbs, both Black women, quietly integrated Scarritt College for Christian Workers in Nashville, Tennessee, two years before segregation in
ICC Sermon Starters: Promoting Intercultural Competency In Preaching (Religion & Race)
The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) has created a PDF downloadable resource to assist both clergy and lay preachers to attend faithfully to the biblical text while engaging Intercultural Competency (ICC) as a value and skill set. The resource format is decidedly exegetical.
May 1st is Native American Ministries Sunday (Religion & Race)
Since 1989, United Methodist congregations have observed the third Sunday after Easter as Native American Ministries Sunday. The purpose is to elevate and support the contributions and voices of Native/Indigenous people in our church. A special financial offering on this day goes to support specific
‘Living Our Principles’ now available (Church & Society)
Church and Society has released “Living our Principles,” a six-part series highlighting how United Methodists are living out the Social Principles throughout the world. “Living Our Principles” illustrates how valuable the United Methodist Social Principles are to our world community. In this series, you will
Bryan Honors Jackie Hawthorne (LA Sentinel)
April 7, 2022 The contributions of Jacquelynn “Jackie” Hawthorne are well known throughout South Los Angeles. A longtime public servant, Hawthorne has devoted decades to giving her time and talents to improve her community. Her years of volunteer service were rewarded on April 2, when Assemblymember
United Methodist Bishops gather to chart future of denomination, welcome new leaders
UM Council of BishopsApril 21, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the wake of disruptions and postponements due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the more than 100 bishops of The United Methodist Church will meet once again in a virtual gathering April 25 to April
Earth Day Readings to Inspire Young Climate Activists! (Church & Society)
April 21, 2022 Earth Day reminds us that God’s vision is one of hope, peace, and harmony for all of creation, including our created world. Our planet and people are important to God. So, we are asked by God to help care for the earth
United Methodist Interagency Just and Equitable Net-Zero Coalition Issues Progress Report (Church & Society)
April 19, 2022 The United Methodist Interagency Just and Equitable Net-Zero Coalition has published its first progress report a year after setting a goal of just and equitable net-zero emissions by 2050. On Earth Day 2021, a group of United Methodist general agencies and commissions announced a commitment to