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Pastors Become Chaplains after Church Massacre
United Methodist pastors rushed to aid victims and residents after the Nov. 5 mass shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. more
Nov 7, 2017
12:45 PM
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A United Methodist Balm for Sutherland Springs
United Methodist pastors and laypeople around Sutherland Springs are pitching in to help the stunned community after the Nov. 5 shooting massacre at First Baptist Church. more
Nov 8, 2017
5:25 PM
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Churches Look to Tighten Security, Even Arm Congregants, after Texas Shooting
Ideas for church security run a gamut of responses, but all approaches recommend having emergency plans and people who watch out for circumstances and strangers. more
Nov 7, 2017
12:30 PM
Church Security: Where to Start
While praying for victims of the Sutherland Springs church massacre and advocating for better gun control, United Methodists also looked again at their churches' security measures. more
Nov 7, 2017
1:18 PM
Call for ‘Bold Action’ at Bonn Climate Summit
United Methodists join other climate activists in Bonn, Germany to call for "bold action" on reducing the effects of human behaviors, such as burning fossil fuels, that harm the environment. more
Nov 7, 2017
4:55 PM
Photo by the Rev. Gustavo Vasquez, UMNS
Bishop: Puerto Rico Rises with Church's Help
Bishop Hector Ortiz of the Methodist Church of Puerto Rico updates the United Methodist Council of Bishops on the island's status after Hurricane Maria. more
Nov 9, 2017
3:11 PM
Advocating Justice
God’s Grace Flows Freely over Wall between Nations
An international congregation of sorts has grown up around the wall near Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego, California, as United Methodists and Mexican Methodists minister to deportees and their families. more
Oct 9, 2018
Black Clergy Vow to Forge Their Own Path
Saying black spiritual leaders are neither "mere mascots" of the left nor setting "horses" with the religious right, representatives of the nation's two largest black denominations announced they will work independently to mobilize voters. more
Oct 10, 2018
The World of the Crucified vs. the World of the Blessed
Helping a refugee family seeking political asylum in the United States confronts the Rev. Morgan Guyton with the stark differences between the world of most American citizens and the world of those from other countries. more
Oct 2, 2018
National Roundtable Brings Together Advocates to Respond to Immigration Crisis
The United Methodist-related immigratiton ministry, housed in 19 locations across the United States, met at Travis Park UMC in San Antonio, Texas, for education and inspiration. more
Oct 1, 2018
On Capitol Hill, Faith Groups' Protesters Duel over Kavanaugh Nomination
Women of many religions demonstrated on Capitol Hill Sept. 27 in protest against and for the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. more
Sep 28, 2018
Learning How to 'Do No Harm'
Leaders from annual conferences will receive training in October on how to process sexual misconduct complaints in ways that are sensitive and equitable for both victims and alleged abusers. more
Sep 21, 2018
Religious Women Push Lawmakers to Investigate Kavanaugh, Suspend Confirmation
Hundreds of religious women across a spectrum of faiths are urging the U.S. Senate to conduct a deeper investigation into the background of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court. more
Sep 27, 2018
Praying for Chicago
Chicago United Methodists join other believers in ongoing public prayer services for justice for Laquan McDonald, fatally shot four years ago by police officer Jason Van Dyke, now on trial. more
Sep 27, 2018
United Methodists Speak Out About Dallas Police Shooting
A diverse group of United Methodists, including about 60 clergy, gathered Sept. 19 at Dallas police headquarters to raise concerns about the handling of a white police officer’s fatal shooting of a young black man in his residence. more
Sep 20, 2018
Ministry with the Poor
Refugees Speak Out on Church's Role at Global Conference on Xenophobia
“Populist nationalism” manipulates people’s fears and insecurities about negative impacts of migration on their families, communities and cultural identities to benefit political self-interests and gain electoral advantage, said the consultants. more
Sep 20, 2018
11:49 AM
At ‘Red Letter Revival,’ Leaders Give Voice to Evangelicals on the Margins
Although sparsely attended, the revival and its speakers emphasized faith-based activism in opposition to the views expressed by evangelicals such as Liberty University's president Jerry Falwell Jr. more
Apr 10, 2018
3:24 PM
