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Puerto Rico and Cuba: Diverging Religious and Cultural Histories
Dr. Philip Wingeier-Rayo traces the religious history of Methodism in Puerto Rico and Cuba, islands with some similarities but with different cultures. Read more
Nov 6, 2024
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United Methodists Killed in Congo Shipwreck
A ferry boat capsized on Lake Kivu earlier this month, killing 34 people, including Pascaline Mulindwa, an active member of Goma United Methodist Church, and her 9-month-old baby. Read more
Oct 29, 2024
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After UMC Approves Same-Sex Marriage, Unrest Breaks Out In Liberian Church
Protests broke out on Sunday at the New Georgia United Methodist Church in Monrovia, Liberia over the suspension of the Rev. Leo Mason, the church’s senior pastor and an outspoken critic of same-sex marriage. The protests spread to other churches Read more
Oct 17, 2024
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Practicing Faith
Walking on Water
The many sea stories of the gospels show Jesus is the master of what lies above and beneath our consciousness. Following Jesus we, too, can learn how to walk the waters of subconscious and conscious minds. Read more
Nov 19, 2024
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When No One Else Will Fight For Us
A slow-moving choral music piece has captured the Rev. Lee Roorda Schott's imagination with its plea for God to bring peace to our troubled, chaotic nation and world. Read more
Nov 21, 2024
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A Challenge for Thanksgiving and Preparing for Advent
Wil Meiklejohn draws upon a traditional hymn to remind us that even in troubled times such as ours, we still have much for which to thank God. Read more
Nov 20, 2024
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Warm Blanket Theology
What the world needs now is not our righteous anger, but the warmth and reassurance of Christian hospitality – faith, hope and love. Read more
Nov 20, 2024
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Ordained Ministry
Three Ways Knowing Your Organization’s History Can Make You a Better Leader
Effective leaders communicate organizational history. They help develop a historical narrative that’s a part of the culture. Here are three reasons why you should use organizational history as a leadership tool. Read more
Nov 19, 2024
The Three Presence of Jesus (and No, That's Not Misspelled)
As Advent begins our preparation for Christmas, scripture tells that Jesus comes to us in three "presents" – his birth in the past, his coming in the future, and most importantly, his presence with us in our present. Read more
Nov 20, 2024
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Please Don’t Make Me Stand: Welcoming Introverts into the Church
Introverts can be described as people who draw their energy from having time alone and enjoy spending time being by themselves or in small groups. They may get overwhelmed by new situations or large groups of people. focus on one Read more
Feb 14, 2024
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Checking the Door
Disability expert Leo Yates describes how to accommodate hearing-impaired people and those with deafness when it comes to audible signals. Read more
Feb 14, 2024
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Church Members Dial In for Fellowship
Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, provides Sunday worship service through the church’s conference phone line so participants who can’t attend in person can stay connected. Read more
Feb 14, 2024
Finance and Administration
Bishops Urge Halt to Côte d’Ivoire Funding
The United Methodist Council of Bishops is asking the denomination’s finance agency to suspend all funding for bishop compensation and related expenses in Côte d’Ivoire. Read more
Nov 18, 2024
Bishops Zero in on Challenges Ahead
Among the topics they tackled were Wesleyan teachings about mission, the denomination’s financial challenges and the continued need to care for immigrants. Bishops also plan for a 2026 leadership gathering to envision the UMC's future. Read more
Nov 19, 2024
Preparing for Bishop Elections Outside US
United Methodist bishops are praying for the elections of colleagues in the Philippines, Africa and Europe. After the recent withdrawal of some bishops, one particular concern is that any new bishops are committed to the denomination. Read more
Nov 18, 2024
