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Nigeria UMC Feud Escalates to Police Complaint
Thirteen United Methodist clergy were summoned for questioning by Nigerian police upon a complaint from two bishop's assistants that their activities on behalf of Africa Voice of Unity threatened the peace and stability of the UMC in Nigeria. Read more
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Upper New York Clergy and Laity Petition Bishop to Reinstate LGBTQ-Friendly Clergywoman
Evangelist J. J. Warren leads a campaign to get Upper New York Bishop Mark J. Webb to restore the Rev. Richelle Goff to the conference board of ordained ministry after removing her because her congregation voted to hold same-sex weddings. Read more
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Why the SBC Attacks on Critical Race Theory Are a Good Sign
The current hysteria about the growing influence of anti-racist ideas is a good sign in the struggle for racial progress. It suggests that last year’s uprisings for Black lives successfully knocked America’s white supremacist sense out of balance. Read more
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The Gift of an Unexpected Pause
Bishop Gary E. Mueller of Arkansas poses a question: Are our impatience, anger and desire to settle things as quickly as possible signs that we do not trust God, and so God is keeping us wandering until we are formed into a more faithful people? Read more
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Operation Clean Sweep
Dr. Steve Harper, an educator, reveals the truth of Critical Race Theory that's being opposed by right-wing political forces. Read more
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A Gracious Host of an Inhospitable Planet
On balance, given the threats posed by nature and our own proclivity for stupidity and evil, humankind is doing better than we deserve, writes Rich Peck. Read more
Crisis Watch
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Tracking Coronavirus, Climate and Juneteenth
U. S. coronavirus deaths top 600,000; climate activists rejoice at recent victories; Juneteenth resources offered. Read more
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Churches Have Role in Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy
A webinar, Faiths4Vaccines, stressed that people feel more comfortable getting coronavirus vaccinations in trusted religious settings. Read more
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Activists Celebrate Keystone XL Pipeline's End
United Methodist environmental activists are rejoicing at the news that the developer of the Keystone XL pipeline has decided to close the project after 12 years of constant resistance. Read more
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Keep COVID-19 Restrictions During In-person Worship, Ecumenical Guide Suggest
A group of clergy, scientists and other experts, advised congregations to take it slower in giving up COVID-19 protections at houses of worship, where vaccinated and unvaccinated people may occupy the same space. Read more
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Be Gentle When Returning to Church
Even as clergy and laity rejoice that more churches are able to resume in-person gatherings thanks to COVID-19 vaccinations, there are still more than 5 million Americans mourning their loved ones' death who need the church's comfort. Read more
