In the World
Crisis Watch
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Pastor's Story of Pandemic's Pain Brings Realistic Picture
Health care workers tell pastor that patients' deaths are preventable by following coronavirus protections, including vaccinations and masks. "Climate Week" kicks off in New York City. Read more
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The Urgent Need to Re-focus on Climate Justice
Fires in California, hurricanes, flooding, power outages, the hottest July on record — one of the great issues of the summer of 2021 was climate chaos. It is time that we as people of faith committed our churches to focus on climate justice. Read more
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Arkansas Conference Aids Louisiana after Hurricane Ida
Arknsas Conference's Disaster Response Team reports on its efforts to aid Louisiana after Hurricane Ida Read more
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We Belong to Each Other: What the Trees and United Methodists Know
There is, it turns out, a scientifically proven and incredible connection that trees have with each other which includes a commitment to nutrient exchange and care for neighbors. And isn’t this something that United Methodists know well? Read more
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Indigenous Creation Justice Expresses Reality's Boundaries
The life support systems we depend on – soil, air and water – work together in a precious balance that demonstrates interdependence. These life support systems express the boundaries of reality that we must live within. Read more
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Are You a Consumer or a Citizen?
Rejecting the label label of "consumer" and seeing ourselves as citizens—ones who care for the welfare of the community—makes a difference in our actions. Which one aligns with our faith? Read more
Global Health
Pastor's Story of Pandemic's Pain Brings Realistic Picture
Health care workers tell pastor that patients' deaths are preventable by following coronavirus protections, including vaccinations and masks. "Climate Week" kicks off in New York City. Read more
Sep 22, 2021
5:22 PM
A Pandemic Parable
A woman went down to the grocery store where she had to work as a cashier during the pandemic to support her family. She encountered persons who did not respect the risk that her job posed to her and mocked her for wearing a mask. Read more
Sep 22, 2021
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Scenes from a Pandemic Leave a Lasting Impact
Rev. Chris Yost, senior pastor at Wesley UMC Greenville, Texas, shares his account of praying with patients, families and caregivers at a local hospital. Read more
Sep 21, 2021
3:05 PM
Retired Nurse's 'Light' Shows Appreciation for COVID-19 Vaccine Effort
Retired nurse Laura Weiss found beauty in what others see as trash – the used vials that contained COVID-19 vaccines administered to citizens in Boulder, Colo. Plus, good news-bad news on climate change, Read more
Sep 14, 2021
4:26 PM
United Methodists Weigh In on Texas Anti-Abortion Law
The UMC’s official stance on abortion recognizes “tragic conflicts of life with life” that may justify abortion in some cases. The church supports a woman’s right to choose abortion for herself in consultation with her physician and her pastor. Read more
Sep 14, 2021
4:26 PM
COVID-19 Vaccination Named Missional Priority
The Connectional Table’s action aims to strengthen United Methodist efforts already under way to get shots in arms. Church leaders also hope to relieve fears and counter misinformation about the vaccines. Read more
Sep 3, 2021
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Advocating Justice
Baseball, Racism, and Religion Webinar Set Sept. 30
The United Methodist Association of Retired Clergy and Friends along with the interracial congregation of Park Hill United Methodist Church in Denver, will hold a Zoom webinar exploring “Baseball, Racism and Religion.” Read more
Sep 23, 2021
New Health Care Report Stresses 'Racism Kills'
New investigative report finds lack of health care killed 62,000 more Blacks than Whites in 2019; webinar interviews "freedom fighter" on today's anti-racism efforts; coronavirus resurgence compounds danger, especially to children. Read more
Sep 9, 2021
