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MLK's Beloved Community?
Contemplating Martin Luther King Jr.'s principles of Beloved Community can bring hope and renewal among United Methodists on Jan. 20. Read more
Jan 16, 2025
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Wildfires Claim Life of United Methodist
A cherished member of Community United Methodist Church in Pacific Palisades is among the people killed in the historic wildfires in southern California. Even as they mourn great loss, United Methodists are starting to pick up the pieces. Read more
Jan 16, 2025
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Beyond Borders: A Christian Response to Immigration Complexities
Active and retired bishops of the eight-state South Central Jurisdiction encourage United Methodists to participate in Jan. 28 webinar about responding to proposed U.S. immigration policies, including mass deportations. Read more
Jan 14, 2025
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UMC's Social Action Agency Opposes Mass Deportation Plans
The General Board of Church and Society posts the United Methodist Church's social policy on immigration in opposition to President-elect Trump's proposals for mass deportation of undocumented migrants. Read more
Jan 13, 2025
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Pastoral Letter Addressing Plight of Migrants, Immigrants and Refugees
At no time has the church in the US had a greater opportunity to welcome Jesus among us as he journeys with migrants, immigrants, and refugees than today, says the Council of Bishops, preparing the UMC to stand against the evil of deportation. Read more
Dec 19, 2024
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Behind Deportation Plans
Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ − they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies. Read more
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The T-Shirts on Display Outside a Texas Church Are a Call to Action Against Gun Violence
First United Methodist Church in Denton, Texas, north of Dallas, is sponsoring an art installation that draws attention to the "stolen lives" taken by gun violence in the state. The art is a project of the interfaith group Texas Impact. Read more
Jan 16, 2025
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Clinic Helps Immigrants Navigate Asylum Process
Neighbors Immigration Clinic in Lexington, Kentucky — part of the United Methodist Immigration Law and Justice Network — is one of few legal resources for the state’s growing immigrant community. Read more
Jan 14, 2025
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What Does Hate Feel Like in The Body?
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit, but when hate sneaks into our hearts, we can lose both self-control and awareness of who we’ve become, writes the Rev. Neelley Hicks. Read more
Jan 15, 2025
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From Fear to Belonging: An Online Prayer Vigil
The United Methodist Church's Commission on Religion and Race will lead an online prayer vigil on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Read more
Jan 14, 2025
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Churches Keep Neighbors Warm, Fed During Extreme Weather
United Methodist churches in the Holston Annual Conference are opening their doors to unhoused people to keep them warm and fed during cold, snowy weather. Read more
Jan 13, 2025
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Innovative Small Groups Strengthen Faith Connections
Innovation is a keystone to modern ministry, so looking to our small groups as opportunities to innovate is healthy. New methods and new experiences engage different people in different ways and will deepen the group's connection. Read more
Jan 13, 2025
Faith and Democracy
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I. Am. Afraid.
On the eve of the incoming federal administration, the Rev. Dr. Mary John Dye expresses the fear of many Christians at the apparent disregard and disdain for the moral and ethical framework of Christianity and other similar beliefs. Read more
Jan 17, 2025
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A New Opening for a Christian Understanding of Diversity
The concept of diversity in particular, properly understood, has a place in society, and Christian theology can help with that. Read more
Jan 15, 2025
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Speaker Johnson Cites Genesis After House Passes Bill Banning Trans People from Women's Sports
Speaker Mike Johnson celebrated the US House of Representatives' passage of a bill banning transgender students from girls’ sports on Jan. 14 by linking opposition to transgender rights with a passage from the biblical book of Genesis. Read more
Jan 15, 2025
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Christian Diversity
My beautiful ‘practicing’ Christians: As churchgoers’ numbers shrink, their social views grow more similar. From The Conversation Read more
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The (Unforgivable?) Sins of the White American Church
Whatever you think about the (second) election of Donald Trump, it’s clear that white American Christians determined the outcome. And Martin Thielen is not just talking about white evangelicals. Two-thirds of all white Christians voted for Trump. Read more
Jan 7, 2025
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United Methodists Engage in Community Building
A new feature, Unity UMC, will highlight the efforts of United Methodists to build what Martin Luther King Jr. called "the Beloved Community." Read more
Jan 16, 2025
Iowa Coordinator Offers Winter Preparedness Tips
The Rev. Catie Newman, disaster response coordinator for the Iowa Annual Conference, offers tips for preparing for extreme winter weather expected over two-thirds of the US starting Jan. 17. Read more
Jan 16, 2025
GCORR Receives $1.5 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Empower Hispanic/Latine Pastoral Leaders and Congregations
A $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will support GCORR’s five-year project, Resilient Leadership: Latine Pastoral Development and Capacity Building, which aims to empower Hispanic/Latine pastoral leaders and enhance GCORR’s sustainability. Read more
Jan 15, 2025
As Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 Approaches, WCC Offers Variety of Resources
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place from 18-25 January, and churches and Christian communities worldwide are invited to use the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 resources in seven languages, including a child-friendly versio Read more
Jan 13, 2025
7 Trends Impacting Church Leadership for 2025
As the ministry landscape continues to shift, the Lewis Center sees congregations adapting in creative new ways. Jessica Anschutz, Ann Michel, and Doug Powe of the Lewis Center staff identify seven trends impacting churches. Read more
Jan 8, 2025
