Native American

The Rev. Cynthia Abrams, a United Methodist clergywoman and social justice advocate, is pictured in her office at the Board of Church and Society in 2012. Abrams died Jan. 11 at the age of 58. File photo by Kathleen Barry, UMNS.

Native American clergywoman took justice to heart

The Rev. Cynthia Abrams is being remembered as a committed, compassionate leader who found her voice through The United Methodist Church.

Social Concerns

Ashley Loring Heavy Runner, seen here in a file photo from the family’s Facebook page, went missing from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Browning, Montana, on June 12, 2017. Photo courtesy of the Loring family.

Church helps family tell missing Native woman's story

Blackfeet Parish, Native American Comprehensive Plan, Mountain Sky Conference help with travel costs for family to attend Senate hearing on “Silent Crisis in Indian Country.”

Mission and Ministry

The Rev. Chebon Kernell walks through the sanctuary at Grace United Methodist Church in Atlanta offering incense during the closing worship service for Global Ministries. Photo by Hector Amador.

Expanding partnerships with Native Americans

The United Methodist Board of Global Ministries uses its fall meeting to remember history and renew commitments with Native peoples.

Evangelism

Norman Mark (left) and the Rev. Fred Shaw, director of the Native American Course of Study, talk about why it is important for Native pastors to blend traditional language and culture in ministry. Photo by Ginny Underwood, UMNS

Native American Course of Study empowers pastors

Program connects theology course work and Native traditions, helping graduates grow Native congregations.

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