In the World
Crisis Watch
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Joy and Grief Will Coexist
Despite the recent surge in coronavirus infections, Americans are slowly returning to some semblance of pre-pandemic life and finding their happiness at being united is mingled with mourning for those they've lost Read more
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Needling the Unvaccinated to Get Their 'Fauci Ouchie'
With encouragement from many sources – including a bishop's poem – will coronavirus vaccinations increase? Read more
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Young Methodists Raising Climate Change Awareness
An international group of young Methodists, dubbed Climate Justice for All, or CJ4A, is posting videos and other information on a website to help educate people about the threat of climate change. Read more
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United Methodists Ramp Up Climate Justice Efforts
United Methodist Women, general agencies and a new coalition of Methodist youths are increasing efforts to convince public officials to enact policies addressing the global climate emergency. Read more
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What Climate Change Causes
Scientists have warned for over 50 years about increases in extreme events arising from subtle changes in average climate, but many people have been shocked by the ferocity of recent weather disasters. A couple of things are important to understand about climate change’s role in extreme weather like this. Read more
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CDC Gives Updated Guidelines on Safer Activities, But New Surge Predicted
As a public service for Insight readers, we present this poster of safer activities during the coronavirus pandemic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, CDC's new model predicts a massive surge of the Delta variant. Read more
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Help Needed in Bracing for Wildfire Impact Across Greater Northwest
With the largest wildfire in the country currently burning in southern Oregon and almost three dozen more popping up throughout Washington and Idaho, Greater Northwest Area UMC disaster response teams are watching things closely. Read more
Global Health
Needling the Unvaccinated to Get Their 'Fauci Ouchie'
With encouragement from many sources – including a bishop's poem – will coronavirus vaccinations increase? Read more
Jul 28, 2021
3:27 PM
CDC Gives Updated Guidelines on Safer Activities, But New Surge Predicted
As a public service for Insight readers, we present this poster of safer activities during the coronavirus pandemic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, CDC's new model predicts a massive surge of the Delta variant. Read more
Jul 23, 2021
1:41 PM
It's Ba-ack: COVID-19 Resurgence Fueled by Vaccine Hesitancy, Misinformation
Just when we thought it was safe to resume in-person gatherings at church, the coronavirus has resurged massively. What’s worse, vaccine hesitancy appears to be playing a major role in the new wave of infections. Read more
Jul 21, 2021
2:47 PM
Advocating Justice
Churches, Individuals Urged to Watch Film on 'Gay Conversion Therapy'
Reconciling Ministries Network organizers are urging United Methodists to learn more about the dangers of “gay conversion therapy” by watching a forthcoming movie, “Pray Away,” set to debut Aug. 3 on Netflix. Read more
Jul 27, 2021
Three Reasons 2021 Looks Like 1961 in Voter Suppression
A three-volume graphic memoir of civil rights leader John L. Lewis provides scholar Bill Leonard with three parallels between the events of 1961 and today's attempts at voter suppression around the United States. Read more
Jul 21, 2021
