"We were bringing black and white people into the same organizational structure when many of these people had never been in the same room.” — Retired Bishop Woodie W. White on the early work of the United Methodist Commission on Religion and Race.
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NEWS AND FEATURES
Religion and Race celebrates 50 years
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) — Formed in 1968 as a commission to monitor the church’s integration efforts, the United Methodist Commission on Religion and Race has expanded its inclusion advocacy worldwide. Joey Butler reports.
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50 years on, Central Jurisdiction’s shadow looms
Video: Religion and Race at the Unite To End Racism Prayer Walk
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United Methodist Communications
Green roof reflects core beliefs
WASHINGTON (UMC.org) — Staff members at the United Methodist Board of Church and Society are proud of the green roof on their eco-friendly Capitol Hill building. John Hill describes the roof and other changes the agency has made to care for creation.
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Global Ministries
EarthKeeper solarizes community
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The EarthKeepers program, part of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries, aims to equip church members to develop environmental initiatives in their communities. This video, in time for Earth Day on April 22, highlights one such initiative led by United Methodist Tina Wilkinson. She is bringing solar power to her community.
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United Methodist Disability Ministries
Church makes most of Sign-a-Thon
MCMURRAY, Pa. — Trinity United Methodist Church was among several groups that recently participated in their community’s Sign-a-Thon. The event gave the church a chance to promote its deaf ministry.
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EVENTS
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Monday, April 23-Friday, May 4
Online lay servant class: Becoming spirited stewards
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