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The Rev. Dale Caldwell resigned from elected office and now faces a United Methodist complaint over accusations of inappropriate behavior with women and ethics violations in his state governmental role. He also is suspended from pastoral duties while the church complaint is under review. He denies the allegations. File photo by Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.

Former lieutenant governor suspended from ministry
The Rev. Dale Caldwell resigned from elected office and now faces a United Methodist complaint over accusations of inappropriate behavior with women and ethics violations. He denies the allegations.
Faith Stories
Photo courtesy of First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth; graphic by UM News.

Pastor’s ministry had length and depth
The Rev. Lamar Smith worked into his 90s as a United Methodist pastor, touching lives all along the way.
Social Concerns
Graphic by Ben Ward, photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Atlanta: Connection across difference
The UM News podcast “Signs of Life” returns with the story of two congregations in Atlanta that embarked on a study of a Howard Thurman book. One congregation predominately black and the other white, participants explore together a story of new understanding and relationship.
Faith Sharing
The Rev. Lindsey B. Freeman. Photo by Adam Bowers.

Walking the journey of calling
The United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry’s EXPLORATION offers young people space for discernment and holy wonder.

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