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UPDATED June 5, 2025
United Methodist Insight seeks to provide news and views for concerned United Methodists and decision-makers who will shape the future of The United Methodist Church and the communities in which they live and serve. In particular, we focus on news and views for, about and by marginalized and under-served United Methodists outside of institutional media channels.
This non-profit publication was founded in December 2011 by Cynthia B. Astle, a veteran religion journalist who serves as Editor. UM Insight is sponsored by St. Stephen United Methodist Church of Mesquite, TX, and funded entirely by donations. We do not accept paid advertising or "sponsored content."
In a spirit of providing transparency to church governance, UM Insight will provide an open venue for diverse perspectives submitted for consideration, subject to editorial guidelines. Specifically, we will not publish material that attacks the integrity of any author as a means to refute his/her/their arguments. We will publish articles that critique actions and perspectives of authorities and influencers across the global United Methodist connection.
All viewpoints expressed on this website are those of the author. They do not reflect views held by members and leadership of St. Stephen United Methodist Church, the Horizon Texas Annual Conference or the general leadership of The United Methodist Church. Neither St. Stephen UMC, the North Texas Annual Conference or The United Methodist Church have any financial interest or editorial control over the content presented herein.
Persons wishing to submit articles for UM Insight may send them to our general email. We prefer that articles are sent as email attachments in MS Word or plain text formats. If necessary, hard copy (printed) articles may be mailed to UM Insight, 2520 Oates Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150. Telephone inquiries may be directed to the editor at (469) 223-2645. Please do not call St. Stephen UMC regarding this website.
All submissions MUST include the writer's full name, street address, telephone number and email address for verification. Submissions without this information will not be considered for publication.