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622 Graduate at Africa University
More than 600 students from 20 African countries graduated at Africa University’s 31st graduation ceremony. The institution also celebrated inaugural degrees offered in partnership with two fellow United Methodist institutions in the U.S.
Jun 11, 2025
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Wedding Ban Gone, Church Honors 3 Gay Couples
For Pride Month, a Nashville United Methodist church held a vow-renewal service for three gay couples, all leaders in the congregation. They previously were unable to wed in their home church under denominational restrictions that ended last year.
Jun 12, 2025
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Immigration Teaching Tool Available
A new Bible study on immigration may be downloaded for free from the United Methodist Board of Church and Society. The purpose of the study is for participants to engage, connect and discuss immigration from a biblical perspective.
Jun 11, 2025
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UM Creation Justice Movement to Mark 5th Anniversary
United Methodist Creation Justice Movement will celebrate its fifth anniversary June 18 during its monthly Movement Café. A panel of leaders in United Methodist creation care will discuss how the movement has developed and influenced the UMC.
Jun 12, 2025
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LGBTQ Teens Wanted A Pride Festival In Their Town. How Five Churches Made It Happen.
When the teens first asked if a Pride festival was possible in Park Ridge, very quickly, First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, Park Ridge Presbyterian, St. Mary’s Episcopal and St. Luke’s Lutheran jumped on board witth Park Ridge Community..
Jun 12, 2025
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What’s New in Book of Discipline on Human Sexuality?
The 2024 General Conference passed more changes to statements regarding human sexuality than any previous General Conference, reversing 52 years of policies that had steadily increased restrictions on LGBTQ people.
Jun 11, 2025
