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United Methodists Poised to Reject Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy Plan
In a series of hurried meetings, the governing boards of local congregations are being instructed by denominational officials to vote against the BSA plan. According to church leaders, the rejection comes after months of confidential negotiations. Read more
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Michigan UMs Share Grief at Oxford Shooting
Oxford UMC in Michigan opened its doors for prayer and reflection the day after three students were killed and eight injured by a 15-year-old shooter at the local high school. Read more
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Storms Destroy Two Church Institutions in Zimbabwe
Heavy rains, strong winds wipe out classrooms, offices, a clinic and teachers’ residences in both East and West annual conferences. Noting the COP26 discussions in Glasgow, Scotland, Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa attributes destruction to climate crisis. Read more
Crisis Watch
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Good News from Giving Tuesday
United Methodist agencies are among the charities that benefited from Giving Tuesday's successful campaign Nov. 30. Plus, dealing with Omicron; COVID-19 deaths; and Oxford, Mich. school shooting. Read more
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UM Global Ministries Launches New Effort to Raise Funds for Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine Around the World
"Love Beyond Borders: The Interfaith Movement to End the Pandemic" spearheaded by First United Methodist Church of Boise, Idaho. Read more
Notable Quotes
"So much of American Christianity is tightly wrapped up with control, nationalism, xenophobia, and racism that folks are walking away .... So conservatives hunker down and shut out questions and despise doubt. What is actually needed are faith communities that provide safe space for questions and doubt, that recognize them as an important part of growth, that show love no matter what."
– The Rev. Charlie Baber, "Wesley Bros: Old Arguments, Same Story"
