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The Rev. Shelby Slowey, pastor of South End United Methodist Church in Nashville explains how United Methodist Social Principles apply to current proposed legislation related to the death penalty in Tennessee. Over 200 United Methodists participated in United Methodist Day on the Hill at the Tennessee Capitol. Image from video by Lilla Marigza, UM News.
Churchgoers take Social Principles to lawmakers
Concerns about immigration, education and criminal justice drive a record number of United Methodists to participate in Tennessee Day on the Hill in 2026.
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Social Concerns
Connect with God in nature during Lent
Authors of a new creation care devotional say God still speaks to us in the scriptural “whisper of the wind,” but we need to remove our headphones to hear him.
General Church
Bishop’s visit signals new hope in Malawi
After years of legal turmoil in the country, Bishop Gift K. Machinga meets with church leaders to hear about challenges, create a roadmap for future.
Mission and Ministry
Malawi farm aims to improve lives, draw people to Christ
Supported by a grant from The United Methodist Church’s Yambasu Agriculture Initiative, Mikundi Dairy Farm provides a model for community empowerment and evangelism.
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After regionalization, church must prioritize unity
Reclaiming faith beyond fear and ideology