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Church Growth
Jason Shelton, a sociologist who teaches at the University of Texas, Arlington, is the author of “The Contemporary Black Church: The New Dynamics of African American Religion.” He is also a member of The Village United Methodist Church in DeSoto, Texas, which has used innovative ways to grow the congregation. Photo by Justin Clemons, University of Texas, Arlington.

Research reveals new trends among Black Protestants
Jason E. Shelton, a sociologist and United Methodist in Texas, writes in his latest book that many Black churches would be more likely to thrive if they find the courage to modernize.
Disaster Relief
The College of Allied Medical Sciences at United Methodist-related Wesleyan University-Philippines spearheaded a Vegetable Rescue Program which has already saved 24,250 pounds of fresh produce. By buying vegetables that might be not be used, the program supports local farmers affected by El Niño and also supplies communities around the university with fresh food. Photo courtesy of Wesleyan University-Philippines, College of Allied Medical Sciences.

University rallies to help disaster survivors
Students and faculty at United Methodist-related Wesleyan University-Philippines hold events to raise funds for those affected by recent disasters, climate change.
Young People
Students worked on construction and repair projects for this year's College U.M. ARMY. “These students not only care for their clients, but they also care for one another.” Photo courtesy of the Texas Annual Conference.

College students enlist in U.M. ARMY
More than 80 college students from Texas and Louisiana came together in the Texas Hill Country for a week of mission work and fellowship through College U.M. ARMY. The event featured projects such as the construction of accessibility ramps and repair work on homes damaged by a recent tornado.
Judicial Council
Delegate Ian Urriola of the Upper New York Conference asks for a declaratory decision from the United Methodist Judicial Council regarding the required membership of the Commission on the General Conference during The United Methodist Church’s legislative assembly April 29 in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Church court: A youth must be elected to GC commission
The United Methodist Church’s top court ruled on a question about youth membership on the commission that plans General Conference.

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