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  • Congo Displaced People

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    United Methodists Killed in Congo Massacre

    At least 25 civilians, including seven United Methodists from two families, were killed in the latest violence in East Congo, according to the Beni District superintendent. Read more

    Jan 14, 2021

  • Trump in Texas

    Presidential Morality

    Is impeaching President Trump "pointless revenge"? Not if it sends a message to future presidents, says a legal scholar. Read more

  • Leading During Turbulent Times

    Leading During Turbulent Times

    Lewis Center experts Doug Powe, Ann Michel and Lovett Weems write that the tragic events of Jan. 6 demand our best leadership. They outline ways church leaders can respond to the fallout from the ongoing political upheaval. Read more

    Jan 13, 2021

  • Fellowship Office

    Historic Denman Building Closes with Bittersweet Memories

    Site of United Methodist worship, evangelism and spirituality ministries for more than 40 years, the Denman Building's closure reflects the influences of the coronavirus pandemic and the decline in financial support for church-wide agencies. Read more

    Jan 13, 2021

  • Brian Milford

    Publishing House Among Pandemic Victims

    While the pandemic was closing church buildings, it also was sabotaging the United Methodist Publishing House’s sales revenue, prompting leaders to lay off about a third of the staff and put the Nashville, Tenn., headquarters up for sale. Read more

    Jan 13, 2021

Crisis Watch

  • Trump mob

    Scholars Urge Addressing Tensions of Class with Racism

    Vanderbilt scholars urge addressing issues interconnected with white supremacy and racism, especially the tensions caused by differences in economic class and misguided Christianity. Read more

    Jan 19, 2021

  • I'm Black

    Things Urgent and Important

    Urgent: A Jan. 19 livestream discussion on racism in the UMC. Important: A new government study on the effects of the "family separation" policy toward immigrants that United Methodists opposed. Read more

    Jan 19, 2021

  • U.S. Capitol

    Repairing the Breach

    Discipleship Ministries executive Junius B. Dotson looks at what it will take to repair the soul damage inflicted by the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. Read more

    Jan 14, 2021

  • Storming the Capitol

    6 Ways The Church Can Respond to the D.C. Mob

    In the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U. S. Capitol, the Rev. Martin Elfert is convinced the church has an important message it must share with Americans. Read more

    Jan 13, 2021

The United Methodist Church officially opposes the death penalty: "We believe the death penalty denies the power of Christ to redeem, restore and transform all human beings." (The Social Principles, Book of Discipline). 

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