United Methodist News Feed

• Voices of the Methodist Central Jurisdiction19 April 2018, 3:14 pm
  The Central Jurisdiction was a racially segregated body of the Methodist Church from 1939-1968. In this audio slideshow, former members of the jurisdiction discuss its history.
  
• Religion and Race celebrates 50 years19 April 2018, 12:21 pm
  Formed as a commission to monitor the church’s integration efforts, the United Methodist Commission on Religion and Race has expanded its inclusion advocacy worldwide.
  
• 50 years on, Central Jurisdiction’s shadow looms18 April 2018, 9:45 am
  The union that created The United Methodist Church also abolished its racially segregated institution. That history is a reminder that the church still struggles with race relations.
  
• Group preaches Christian unity to Congolese women18 April 2018, 9:25 am
  Church of Christ in Congo, an ecumenical organization that includes United Methodists, is promoting peace in communities often divided by tribal, ethnic or religious conflicts.
  
• Mission agency makes King 50th a focus17 April 2018, 10:40 am
  Through site visits in Atlanta, drama and worship, directors and staff of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
  
• City, rural churches build ‘friendship’ in Congo16 April 2018, 2:44 pm
  Partnership allows church members to spread the good news while also helping struggling congregation with a new chapel and other needs.
  
• Judicial Council announces special session16 April 2018, 11:19 am
  At the request of the United Methodist Council of Bishops, the church’s top court will hold a special session in May.
  
• Hitting the road for Way Forward16 April 2018, 10:53 am
  Bishops take different approaches to sharing about effort to hold the church together amid conflict over homosexuality
  
• Commentary: Will you join in fighting racism?16 April 2018, 10:07 am
  The Rev. Donna Claycomb Sokol writes about her profound gratitude for the church that saved her by opening her eyes to racism.
  
• UMCOR allocates $46 million for disaster recovery13 April 2018, 4:01 pm
  Continued response to last year’s major events includes new $16.8 million grant for Methodist Church of Puerto Rico.