In the days since video was released showing police officers savagely beating Tyre Nichols, United Methodists have joined in grief and prayers for Nichols and his family. They also called for the recognition of Black people’s humanity.
From California to Louisiana to Iowa, United Methodists are responding with prayer, comfort for the grieving and renewed calls for advocacy against gun violence.
An ambulance, fully loaded with medical supplies, was recently provided to Ukraine by the church in the Czechia. Since Russia has been targeting the Ukrainian power grid, churches are also sending generators, batteries, lamps and reflective vests.
Funds from the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s International Disaster Response program helped purchase food and other supplies for people in Beni who have fled attacks in outlying areas.
