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Faith Stories
Collier had impact at denominational, personal levels
The Rev. Karen Y. Collier led the way for Black clergywomen and helped create The United Methodist Church’s Women of Color Scholars program.
Social Concerns
Black clergy, laity share perspectives on church’s future
Gammon Research Institute, part of Gammon Theological Seminary, gleans insights from online survey of more than 650 participants.
Racism
Methodism overdue for becoming ‘woke,’ author says
The Rev. Dr. William B. Lawrence embraces a controversial word and lays out the history of racism within Methodism in his new book “When the Church Woke.”
Violence
Church leaders mourn Tyre Nichols, seek change
In the days since video was released showing police officers savagely beating Tyre Nichols, United Methodists have joined in grief and prayers for Nichols and his family. They also called for the recognition of Black people’s humanity.