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Global Health
United Methodists Support Access, Thoughtful Decisions on Abortion
As Texas anti-abortion law seesaws in court battles, United Methodists are relying on the denomination's official stance on abortion, which one church leader terms "reluctant pro-choice." Read more
Oct 14, 2021
12:45 PM
Emmanuel and Florence Mefor: Our Calling to Medical Mission
Medical missionaries Emmanuel and Florence Mefor describe the faith basis for health-related outreach by the UMC. Read more
Oct 12, 2021
10:14 AM
‘COVID Has Been Harder on Us': Some Black Churches Remain Hesitant to Reopen
While many congregations have been back to worship for weeks and months, often masked and socially distant, some African American clergy continue to hold off on in-person services. Others continue to live stream worship with only leaders attending. Read more
Oct 7, 2021
2:43 PM
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Filipino Churchgoers Minister amid COVID-19
Philippines churches have responded to the coronavirus pandemic, which has sickened more than 2.6 million people in the country, with prayer vigils, outreach to those affected, fast-tracked vaccinations for church workers and ongoing information. Read more
Oct 7, 2021
1:17 PM
COVID-19 Likely to Stick Around a While
Churches are probably going to have to keep up coronavirus protections for some time, as it appears public health conditions favor the coronavirus, says infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci. Also: how to combat "decision fatigue." Read more
Sep 28, 2021
8:23 AM
