August 31, 2021 Ernest “Rip” Patton Jr. was a truck driver and a drummer, a jazz musician and community animator, a storyteller and a singer, a 1960s Freedom Rider and a persistent, passionate practitioner of nonviolence. He was a beloved friend who offered wit and wisdom,
October 11, 2023 Most everyone was blindsided by the surprise Hamas attack on Israel, including hundreds of travelers looking forward to a tour of the Holy Land with commentary from a prominent United Methodist pastor. “I’m sitting in the theater on the cruise ship, and
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***Update [Oct. 4]: The deadline is extended for applications to UMCOR’s 2023 Mustard Seed Migration Grant program*** United Methodist churches have the opportunity to help immigrants, migrants and refugees living in their local communities thanks to UMCOR’s Mustard Seed Migration Grant program. The program, now in its third
October 9, 2023 Native American personal and collective relationships with their ancestral lands will be the focus of “This Land Calls Us Home: Indigenous Relationships with Southeastern Homelands,” an exhibit that will open Nov. 6, 2023, at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Featuring more than 60
Persistent bias and unchecked ableism have spurred historic proposed rule changes in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in order to stop discrimination on the basis of disability in health and human service programs. October 5, 2023 On September 7, 2023, the Biden Administration announced
The California-Pacific Conference Justice & Compassion Essential Ministry Team (JCEMT) has partnered with Penny Lane Centers to help equip our churches with the knowledge and resources needed to serve and support youth and young adults in the LGBTQIA2-S community. This free Toolkit Training will give your
October 2, 2023 Become a Global Mission Fellow and join the movement of young adults who cross boundaries to better understand and respond to injustice. The Global Mission Fellows program of The United Methodist Church places young adults, ages 20–30, in social justice ministries for two years
In our post-COVID world, we know that Mental Health is a vital part of the ministry of our churches and that many people of all ages are struggling to thrive. In response, the Justice & Compassion Essential Ministry Team (JCEMT) is creating a new Mental
Pages For Progress will meet quarterly and a new book will be discussed each quarter. September 22, 2023 PAGES FOR PROGRESS is not your typical book club. This is a book-to-action series of sessions that focus on works to educate and encourage action as well
August 18, 2023 Nashville, Tennessee – The Board of Directors of the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) met virtually on Friday, August 18, 2023, to discuss and approve several key recommendations related to employee benefits for the General Agencies of The United Methodist