Social Concerns

Human Rights

The Rev. Abril Goforth (left) and the Rev. Edlen Cowley lead a march of United Methodists from Dallas police headquarters to the apartment complex where a white officer shot and killed a black man in his residence. The group called for justice for 26-year-old victim Botham Jean. Photo by Sam Hodges, UMNS.

United Methodists speak out about Dallas police shooting

Handling of case involving white officer and black victim prompts clergy-led march.

Social Concerns

Shamiso Musapenya, Estery Mahapare Ngorima and Tendai Muganho plant a tree in an effort to combat deforestation in Zimbabwe. Photo by Kudzai Chingwe, UMNS

United Methodist member creates Environmental Buddies Zimbabwe

A nongovernmental organization founded by an Africa University graduate is collaborating with the government on a sustainable forestation program aimed at mitigating tree removal.

General Conference

The Rev. Maxie Dunnam speaks in 2014 in Atlanta. Dunnam, on behalf of the Renewal and Reform Coalition, submitted some modifications to the Traditional Plan. He and other advocates for current church policies on homosexuality are promoting the modified Traditional Plan. Photo by Steve Beard/Good News Magazine.

Groups push for modified Traditional Plan

Also on the table is a plan to dissolve the denomination. Either plan encourages a parting of ways over differences around homosexuality.

Human Rights

Women listen to a presentation on inheritance at St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Harare, Zimbabwe. The United Methodist Church is helping women protect their inheritance rights through awareness programs and legal advice. Photo by Priscilla Muzerengwa, UMNS.

United Methodists oppose unfair treatment of women for inheritance

The United Methodist Church is working to teach, assist and engage both victims and perpetrators of inheritance conflicts.

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