Born in the late 18th century, Lorenzo Dow was anti-slavery and not big on personal hygiene. He was also a more popular Methodist preacher than many of his contemporaries.
A novel by a graduate of United Methodist Candler School of Theology features a woman searching for her father, who is based on an eccentric 19th century preacher.
In a significant shift, United Methodists in Rwanda are working to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS in full public partnership with the East African country’s authorities.
