Local Church

The Rev. Dr. Tori Butler (right) speaks with the Rev. Candace Lewis, president-dean of Gammon Theological Seminary — the first woman to hold that position — in the latest installment of the “Hollering for Change” series. Zoom video image courtesy of the Rev. Butler, via YouTube.

Hollering for Change: Conversation with the Rev. Candace Lewis

The Rev. Tori Butler speaks with the Rev. Candace Lewis, president-dean of Gammon Theological Seminary — the first woman to hold that position.

Congregations

The Rev. Nellya Shakirova (wearing green shirt) hosts a multinational fellowship meal in the sanctuary at Bishkek United Methodist Church in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Students find home, unity at Bishkek church

At a small United Methodist church in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, “mama pastor” Nellya Shakirova helps Indian and Pakistani students come together despite political differences back home.

Faith Stories

Young people from Livespring United Methodist Church and guests make their way into the Tian Shan mountains near Kara-Balta, Kyrgyzstan, for a day of sliding in the snow. They are carrying empty pet food bags to use as makeshift sleds. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Young people drive church growth in Kyrgyzstan

For youth and young adults, the United Methodist community in Central Asia represents family and a place to experience God’s love.

Church Leadership

The Rev. Dr. Tori Butler (right) interviews Bishop Dee Williamston of the Louisiana Conference, the first Black woman elected to the episcopacy in the South Central Jurisdiction. Zoom video image courtesy of the Rev. Butler, via YouTube.

Hollering for Change: An interview with Bishop Dee Williamston

The Rev. Dr. Tori Butler interviews newly elected Bishop Dee Williamston of the Louisiana Conference as part of a series highlighting Black women “firsts” across the denomination.

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