Violence

Immigration

Fernando, 19, relates his experience fleeing gang violence in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and trying to make his way to the United States. Photo by Carlos Reyes, UMNS-NPHLM.

United Methodists in Honduras struggle with migration, deportation

United Methodist families talk about their difficult choices and share stories of violence, poverty and danger.

Racism

The Rev. Phil Woodson, associate pastor for outreach and witness at First United Methodist Church in Charlottesville, Va., attends a Charlottesville Clergy Collective meeting on July 25, 2018, at Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church. The interfaith group has continued to respond after a white supremacist rally and counter protest in Charlottesville turned deadly on Aug. 12, 2017. Photo by Richard Lord.

Charlottesville clergy hope for peaceful weekend

After violent events of Aug. 12, 2017, including one death, clergy want no repeat of clashes with white supremacists.

Social Concerns

A praise team helps lead worship at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe, during an interdenominational prayer for peace in the country following election-related violence. Photo by Eveline Chikwanah, UMNS.

United Methodists join peace prayer in Zimbabwe

Ecumenical gathering calls for forgiveness, unity after post-election violence.

Social Concerns

Supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change party block a street on Aug 1 in Harare, Zimbabwe. In the wake of soldiers opening fire on the protesters, United Methodist bishops and other church leaders called for prayers for peace. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko. Do not reuse. One Time Use.

Prayers for Zimbabwe after election violence

Students and staff at United Methodist Africa University are safe, and school officials joined church leaders in appealing for prayers.

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