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The End of Roe v. Wade
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The [Only] Methodist on the Court
The Rev. Jim Harnish knew the late Justice Harry A. Blackmun, who wrote the Roe v. Wade decision, and remembers him for his theology of compassion in both faith and jurisprudence. Read more
Jun 30, 2022
1:57 PM
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United Methodists React to End of Roe v. Wade
In its Social Principles, The United Methodist Church expresses belief in “the sanctity of unborn human life” but also recognizes “tragic conflicts of life with life that may justify abortion.” Read more
Jun 24, 2022
5:20 PM
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UMC Bishops Bemoan US Supreme Court's Decision on Abortion
The bishops said the decision serves to create a further divide between persons of privilege who have the means to seek health care and those who lack this privilege due to their current economic condition, their lives, or the color of their skin. Read more
Jun 27, 2022
5:43 PM
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Action Alert: Supreme Court Decision on Roe V. Wade
The Methodist Federation for Social Action calls all United Methodists to work toward restoring women's right to determine their own reproductive health care. Read more
Jun 29, 2022
3:43 PM
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Allison Bailey ASSOCIATED PRESS
Welcome to Gilead
The Constitution never has guaranteed equality for women. Any movement toward equal treatment under the law has come because of legislation. Read more
Jun 28, 2022
5:03 PM
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As Roe Falls, Religious Abortion-Rights Advocates Prepare for Next Steps
As the Supreme Court pushes the question of abortion access back to the states, faith-fueled abortion-rights advocates are readying an array of new efforts to preserve the current shape of abortion policy as much as possible despite the setback. Read more
Jun 29, 2022
3:43 PM
Top News & Views
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Michael Reynolds AP
Duty! Thou Sublime and Mighty Name
In responding to duty, we testify to our worth and our dignity as free human beings, writes the Rev. William Schweiker of the Jan. 6 congressional hearings. Read more
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Eric Gay AP
Church Responds after Mass Death of Migrants
United Methodists are responding with lament and renewed calls for action after the deaths of at least 50 migrants found in an abandoned tractor-trailer in Texas’ sweltering heat. Read more
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Jia Wu
Missouri United Methodist Church Unveils 'Homeless Jesus' Sculpture
Honored for its ministry with homeless people, Missouri UMC unveils a sculpture depicting Jesus as a homeless man sleeping on a park bench. Read more
Crisis Watch
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Regressive Decisions Hit Faith-Based Climate Activists Hard
National and international decisions affecting climate crisis activism hit faith-based advocates hard this week. Read more
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United Methodists Taking Lots of Climate Action
The UM Creation Justice Movement reports that United Methodists are taking several climate-care actions this annual conference season. Read more
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The Cross in the Midst of Creation: A Conversation with Rev. Sharon Delgado
The Rev. Sharon Delgado's latest book was sparked by "the way that [the theology of the cross] was being distorted—the way the story of the cross is being misused” to promote the very values that Jesus rejected. Read more
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Maria Van Der Maaten: With Bread
As humans, many of us tend to see food as not just nourishment for our bodies, but our souls, connecting our emotions to what we put into our bodies. Read more
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Photo Courtesy of Bonfire Health
Think about 'Living Water' in Summertime
The effects of climate change are upon us. The cost to our water systems from our development and excessive usage threatens all of life. What can we do? Here are some tips, but the overall message is be aware and act now. Read more
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UN Faith-Based Group Sets Biodiversity Priorities
After a year and a half of coordinating with faith-based organizations and others, the Multi-faith Coordination Group has shared its recommendations with the United Nations coming conference on biodiversity. Read more
Featured Articles
Mike DuBose Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News
Offering Hope in a Hurting World
Excerpts from the UM News' photo essay "Standing with Ukraine" show how refugees from the Russian invasion are surviving in eastern Europe with the help of United Methodists. Read more
Mike DuBose Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News
Offering Hope in a Hurting World Part 2
Excerpts from the UM News' photo essay "Standing with Ukraine" show how refugees from the Russian invasion are surviving in eastern Europe with the help of United Methodists. Read more
Kneeling at the 50-Yard Line
Why the Supreme Court’s football decision is a game-changer on school prayer. Read more
Episcopal Saint Had Methodist Ties
Pauli Murray's journey for social justice took many forms, from sit-ins to priesthood, including work with a forerunner of today's United Methodist Church. Read more
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