왜 연합감리교회는 노동자의 권리를 옹호할까요? (UMCom)
Read in English 감리교는 그 초기부터 노동 문제에 특별한 관심을 보였습니다. 노동자들을 위한 정의(正義)와 존중 그리고 평등은 우리 교단의 사회생활원칙과 유산의 필수불가결한 부분입니다. 역사적으로 감리교인들은 노동운동의 일부를 감당하며, 직장에서의 공정성과 정의를 위해 헌신해왔습니다. 감리교 운동의 창시자 중 한 명인 존 웨슬리가 급격히 산업화가 진행되던 영국에서
Does The United Methodist Church support workers’ rights? (UMCom)
From the beginning, the Methodist movement has focused particular attention on the concerns of workers. Justice, dignity and equality for workers are an integral part of our social teachings and heritage. Methodists have been a part of the labor movement throughout history, committed to fairness and justice
Scarritt Bennett honors women during 35th anniversary (UM News)
October 27, 2023 When Scarritt College closed in 1988, some members of The United Methodist Church wanted to sell the historic property established by the Women’s Missionary Societies of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in 1892 for the purpose of educating young women. Joyce Sohl
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[Postponed] Call to a Time of Prayer for Palestine and Israel (Justice & Compassion)
Update: This event has been postponed to Sunday, November 5 (PST/HST). Please also note the time change for Hawai`i, Guam, & Saipan. On November 5, at 5 PM PST (3 PM HST), the Conference will be hosting a virtual prayer vigil for peace in the
GCORR Fall Board Meeting Weaves Threads of Pacific Islander Culture in Oakland, CA (Religion & Race)
October 26, 2023 Washington, DC— The General Commission on Religion and Race of The United Methodist Church (GCORR) recently concluded its fall Board of Directors meeting in Oakland, California, from October 20-22, 2023. Over 20 board members hailing from diverse corners of the United States
Ecumenical officer attends Christian Churches Together in the USA Annual Forum (UM Bishops)
October 25, 2023 Rev. Paul Tché, who is the Ecumenical Officer for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), calls Christian Churches Together “an ecumenical space,” and I like that definition. CCT is not a conciliar group who gathers to make decisions. Instead, it brings together
Fall Board Meeting in Cambodia Offers Mission Connection (Global Ministries)
October 25, 2023 PHNOM PENH – “God invites us to put our commitment on the table in the name of service to the people…because we are connected to one another,” said Bishop Israel Maestrado Painit of the Davao Episcopal Area in the Philippines during his
Wesleyan theology demands that we be antiracist (UM News)
August 16, 2023 Laura Smith Haviland (1808-1898) was born a Quaker and became a leading abolitionist in Michigan during the 1830s, but she found that her community of faith did not support her. She turned to a Wesleyan understanding of salvation and discovered an unquenchable
GBHEM and GBGM Move Toward Greater Missional Alignment as Bergquist Announces Retirement (Higher Education & Ministry; Global Ministries)
October 24, 2023 Roland Fernandes Named as Successor to Lead Both Agencies Rev. Greg Bergquist, general secretary of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), has requested a retired relationship from the California-Nevada Annual Conference, effective June 30, 2024, after serving as GBHEM’s chief
580 Café Sept 2023 Community Celebrations (Wesley Foundation Serving UCLA)
A message from the 580 Board of Directors Chairperson, Suanne Ware-Diaz: On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is my joy to share with you great news. Our current and former leaders have been recognized for their contributions and good works within our beloved circle