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Chett Prichett, lay member of his annual conference, muses on how much it costs to participate in the business of The United Methodist Church's "basic unit." more »
Jun 6, 2013 by Chett Pritchett in Perspectives (6 Comments)
Bishop Jim Dorff of the Southwest Texas Annual Conference issues a statement regarding a request to rule on the revocation of Mary Ann Kaiser's candidacy as an ordained deacon. more »
Jun 11, 2013 in Issues
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Southwest Texas Annual Conference surveys the aftermath of blocking Mary Ann Kaiser's deacon candidacy and awaits Bishop Jim Dorff's ruling. more »
Jun 10, 2013 by Heather Hahn in Issues
The Rev. Morgan Guyton invites us to consider how theologian Jon Sobrino's definition of sin -- that which causes death -- applies to the social, economic and political systems in which we're all a part.
The Rev. Dan R. Dick looks at the quality of contentment as one of the signs of a vital faith in Jesus Christ.
Popular evangelical blogger Rachel Held Evans pleads with churches not to disaffiliate from the Boy Scouts of America now that its national board has voted to accept gays as members.
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