Views from a Ridge
Cynthia B. Astle
M. Unal Ozmen
Local News Notes Show UMC's Vitality, Virtues and Vices
While the highest levels of the church struggle, local congregations enjoy vitality and spread the virtues of community and service. Read more
We're Not in Kansas Anymore
Insight Editor Cynthia B. Astle found this year's "futuring" program at the Church of the Resurrection's Leadership Institute proved that true reform for the UMC is unlikely to come from those invested in the existing institution. Read more
Notable Quotes
“It is very important that we use preferred pronouns. It makes people feel welcomed … and it is the right thing to do. Growing up and figuring out who you are is hard enough without bullies.”
– Fifth grader Liam Oliver, son of the Rev. Andy Oliver of Allendale UMC in St. Petersburg, Fla., speaking to the Pasco County School District about its teacher guidelines for interacting with LGBTQ students. Quoted in the Tampa Bay Times.