Louisiana United Methodists join in prayer after shooting

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Racism
United Methodists gathered and prayed at a 2018 event leading up to a national rally in Washington, D.C., to end racism. The prayer witness was organized by the United Methodist Council of Bishops. Members of the United Methodist Board of Church and Society and Commission on Race and Religion spoke to the group about the work the agencies do to fight racism. File photo by Kathy L. Gilbert, UM News.

Leaders, scholars confront racism in the church

Three new books by United Methodist authors reflect the discussion over racism in the church, and how to put an end to it. “I think we've got a fighting chance to get it right,” says author Chris Momany.
Social Concerns
Supporters of gun reform join in prayer outside the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville on Aug. 21 as lawmakers begin a special legislative session focused on public safety following a mass shooting at the Covenant School here in March. Joining the prayer is the Rev. Eric Mayle (second from right) of Calvary United Methodist Church in Nashville. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

United Methodists join prayer vigil for gun reform

Gun reform supporters, including United Methodists, gathered for an early morning prayer vigil at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville, Tenn., on Aug. 21. Mike DuBose has photos.
Human Rights
The Rev. Christopher P. Momany. Photo by Kristen Schell.

Wesleyan theology demands that we be antiracist

Wesleyan theological tradition demands that we respect the value of every single human being. This was a common theme among many Methodist abolitionists and holds true in antiracism work today.

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