Social Issues

A woman in protective gear holds out a swab to a woman who has come for COVID-19 testing at Cochran Chapel United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. Cars lined up early for the June 29 opportunity. Photo by Matt Jacob, North Texas Conference.

Church parking lots fill for COVID-19 testing

More United Methodist congregations are offering space for screenings, hoping to reach groups at special risk.

The Rev. Orlando Gallardo Parra (right), pastor of Drexel United Methodist Church in Drexel, Mo., and a DACA recipient, has been married to his wife, Emily, for four years. “DACA has made it possible for me to be ordained in the United Methodist Church (and) to get a job as a pastor.” Photo courtesy of Rev. Gallardo Parra.

DACA decision brings joy, but battle not over

About 650,000 young people have gained temporary relief from deportation with U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Human Rights

Filipinos speak out against anti-terrorism bill

Manila Area Bishop Ciriaco Q. Francisco called the bill oppressive, while others spoke out against red-tagging and human rights abuses.

General Church

United Methodist Bishops Tracy S. Malone (left) LaTrelle Easterling (center) and Gregory V. Palmer take part in a panel discussion on major structural changes being proposed to General Conference and the views of black United Methodist leaders during the Black Methodists for Church Renewal meeting in Kansas City, Mo. Photo by John W. Coleman.

BMCR focuses on separation plans, leadership views

The African American caucus of The United Methodist Church endorsed the protocol plan for amicable separation of the denomination.

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