Race Relations

Social Concerns
Bishop Julius C. Trimble. Photo by Tessa Tillett for the Indiana Conference.

Why the church should speak up for affirmative action

Christians should mark recent Supreme Court decision on affirmative action as a “setback in the goal of ending systemic racism,” writes United Methodist Bishop Julius C. Trimble.
Racism
United Methodist Bishop LaTrelle Easterling leads a prayer during a June 3, 2020, anti-racism rally near the White House in Washington. File photo by Melissa Lauber, Baltimore-Washington Conference.

Methodism overdue for becoming ‘woke,’ author says

The Rev. Dr. William B. Lawrence embraces a controversial word and lays out the history of racism within Methodism in his new book “When the Church Woke.”
Multicultural Ministry
The Rev. Miguel Padilla. Photo courtesy of the author.

A Human Relations Day to remember

Three San Antonio churches of different racial/ethnic membership model “beloved community” by coming together for a special service ahead of MLK Day March.
Local Church
Members of Centenary UMC in Metuchen, New Jersey, celebrate diversity and the love of God through service and community. Photo courtesy of Centenary United Methodist Church.

Ask The UMC: How may United Methodists observe Heritage Months?

Because most United Methodist congregations in the US are mono-ethnic, it's important for them to take care when observing history or heritage months of races and cultures different from theirs.

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