“Symbols of white supremacy do not belong in our sacred space.” — Board of Cathedral of the Rockies, in announcing removal of Robert E. Lee image from the church’s stained glass.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Robert E. Lee image out at Boise church
BOISE, Idaho (UM News) — The Cathedral of the Rockies — also known as Boise First United Methodist — will remove a stained glass image of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. Sam Hodges reports.
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#MeToo case ends with surrendered credentials
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (UM News) — Donald “Bud” Heckman, who was prominent in interfaith circles, has withdrawn from ordained United Methodist ministry under complaint. This comes nearly six months after he reached a resolution in an earlier complaint of sexual misconduct and abuse brought by four women. Heather Hahn reports.
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Ask The UMC
What does it mean to renounce evil?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In their baptismal vows, United Methodists commit to "resist evil, injustice and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves." This renunciation of evil is rooted in Scripture, writes Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications.
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East Ohio Conference
Peace with Justice Peace walk draws 200
CANTON, Ohio — More than 200 people joined an 8.4-mile Peace with Justice Walk to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The length of the walk symbolized the more than eight minutes that Floyd suffered while being choked by a police officer’s knee pressing on his neck. Rick Wolcott reports.
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Holston Conference
Video warms in troubling times
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Pam Kiper wanted a project that would allow her church family to see each other after a long separation. Kiper and her collaborators at Dunlap United Methodist Church ended up with a video — set to the praise song “Is He Worthy?” — that warms hearts. Annette Spence has the story.
Read story and watch video
PRESS RELEASES
Discipleship Ministries
Agency recommits to anti-racism work
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The board of directors of United Methodist Discipleship Ministries has issued a Black Lives Matter statement, referencing the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. The statement recommits the agency to creating resources and events that will help in dismantling systemic racism.
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COMMENTARIES
UM News includes in the Daily Digest various commentaries about issues in the denomination. The opinion pieces reflect a variety of viewpoints and are the opinions of the writers, not the UM News staff.
Confronting ridiculous ‘logic’ of white supremacy
DOWAGIAC, Mich. (UM News) — The killing of George Floyd is the latest in a long train of abuses rather than a surprising development, and theology has too often been misused to defend white supremacy. The Rev. Christopher P. Momany writes that the church must decide between self-justifications for racism and honest claims to justice.
Read commentary
RESOURCES
United Methodist Communications
Safe summertime activities while social distancing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The summer months offer opportunities for families and churches to leave their screens and move activities to the outdoors — all while continuing to practice social distancing and taking necessary precautions to protect the most vulnerable. Philip J. Brooks offers some ideas.
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RECENT HEADLINES
Keeping heart of camping alive during COVID-19
Kenyan women shift sewing ministry during pandemic
EVENTS
Saturday, June 13
National Day of Prayer
NEWS AND FEATURES
Robert E. Lee image out at Boise church
BOISE, Idaho (UM News) — The Cathedral of the Rockies — also known as Boise First United Methodist — will remove a stained glass image of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. Sam Hodges reports.
Read story
#MeToo case ends with surrendered credentials
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (UM News) — Donald “Bud” Heckman, who was prominent in interfaith circles, has withdrawn from ordained United Methodist ministry under complaint. This comes nearly six months after he reached a resolution in an earlier complaint of sexual misconduct and abuse brought by four women. Heather Hahn reports.
Read story
Ask The UMC
What does it mean to renounce evil?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In their baptismal vows, United Methodists commit to "resist evil, injustice and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves." This renunciation of evil is rooted in Scripture, writes Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications.
Read story
Read more Ask The UMC
East Ohio Conference
Peace with Justice Peace walk draws 200
CANTON, Ohio — More than 200 people joined an 8.4-mile Peace with Justice Walk to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The length of the walk symbolized the more than eight minutes that Floyd suffered while being choked by a police officer’s knee pressing on his neck. Rick Wolcott reports.
Read story
Holston Conference
Video warms in troubling times
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Pam Kiper wanted a project that would allow her church family to see each other after a long separation. Kiper and her collaborators at Dunlap United Methodist Church ended up with a video — set to the praise song “Is He Worthy?” — that warms hearts. Annette Spence has the story.
Read story and watch video
PRESS RELEASES
Discipleship Ministries
Agency recommits to anti-racism work
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The board of directors of United Methodist Discipleship Ministries has issued a Black Lives Matter statement, referencing the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. The statement recommits the agency to creating resources and events that will help in dismantling systemic racism.
Read statement
COMMENTARIES
UM News includes in the Daily Digest various commentaries about issues in the denomination. The opinion pieces reflect a variety of viewpoints and are the opinions of the writers, not the UM News staff.
Confronting ridiculous ‘logic’ of white supremacy
DOWAGIAC, Mich. (UM News) — The killing of George Floyd is the latest in a long train of abuses rather than a surprising development, and theology has too often been misused to defend white supremacy. The Rev. Christopher P. Momany writes that the church must decide between self-justifications for racism and honest claims to justice.
Read commentary
RESOURCES
United Methodist Communications
Safe summertime activities while social distancing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The summer months offer opportunities for families and churches to leave their screens and move activities to the outdoors — all while continuing to practice social distancing and taking necessary precautions to protect the most vulnerable. Philip J. Brooks offers some ideas.
Read story
RECENT HEADLINES
Keeping heart of camping alive during COVID-19
Kenyan women shift sewing ministry during pandemic
EVENTS
Saturday, June 13
National Day of Prayer
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