Helping Ukrainian refugees ‘an exercise in joining God’ (UM News)
May 6, 2022 In addition to ongoing collection of donated items, individuals and local churches have readied spaces to house refugees for either short- or long-term recovery.
2022 Ecumenical Advocacy Days Push to Advance Civil and Human Rights (Church & Society)
May 4, 2022 This is a two-part series highlighting the Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) Conference that took place April 25 – 27, 2022. Over the course of three days, more than 500 people of faith gathered virtually to learn, pray, worship and advocate for civil
FAQ: The crisis in Ukraine (Global Ministries)
An eight-question guide to the history of Methodism in Ukraine, how UMCOR is responding and the best ways for you to help now. How is the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) responding? How can I support those still in Ukraine and those fleeing the
Book Review: The God Who Sees by Karen Gonzalez (Church & Society)
by Ed WhiteMarch 17, 2022 The God Who Sees is a necessary reorientation of well known biblical narratives. In this book, Karen Gonzalez centers the stories of Abraham, Hagar, Joseph, Ruth, and Jesus on the biblical call of radical hospitality and justice. Gonzalez demonstrates that
United Methodists pass plate for Ukraine (UM News)
April 5, 2022 From baking pound cakes to pounding drums in benefit concerts, United Methodists have been raising funds to help Ukrainians whose lives have been upended by the Russian invasion of their country. There have been big individual gifts, too — notably $100,000 from
Prayers and Declarations for Peace and Support in Ukraine (Church & Society)
March 31, 2022 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27) In the middle of the Lenten season,
Blessed be their Ukrainian ties (UM News)
March 24, 2022 For United Methodists with close ties to Ukraine, the Russian invasion of that country is an ever-present, wrenching concern, keeping them tethered to news reports and social media, and costing them sleep. It’s also an occasion to try to help, however far
Ministry that Makes A Difference (New Ministries)
Faith with spiritual refugees? Check.Services for social refugees? Check. That is holiness in the United Methodist way coming alive through Refuge Ministry at Echo Park United Methodist Church as well as their non-profit organization entitled, “Echo Park Immigration Center” (E.P.I.C.). Since the last time California-Pacific
Black church honors past, points to future (UM News)
by Jim PattersonFeb. 16, 2022 It’s 45 minutes before Sunday services start at John Wesley United Methodist Church, but already the sounds of a bassist and drummer warming up rumble through the sanctuary. Angel Haynes strides in, armed with a tambourine adorned with flowing blue
My Neighbor Hector (Church & Society)
by Ed WhiteJanuary 27, 2022 For many, the words inscribed at Lady Liberty represent a false hope to migrants. However, there are victories from time to time that encourage us to keep pushing forward. I will take this opportunity to lift up a friend of