"We can either stand on the sidewalk as bystanders ... or we can get off the sidewalk and march into justice history." — Bishop Joel N. Martinez on the role of the church in fighting racism.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Panelists urge action on race issues
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — Four veteran activists — the Rev. James Lawson, Bishop Joel N. Martinez, Sue Thrasher and Clara Ester — compared Black Lives Matter to the 1960s civil rights movement and urged more activism against racism during a virtual discussion. The internet broadcast was part of a series of United Methodist town hall meetings on race. Jim Patterson has the story.
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Iowa Conference
Iowans reach out after derecho
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa United Methodists are providing relief to communities devastated by an Aug. 10 derecho. The United Methodist Chainsaw Teams have been out since day one and will continue. The Iowa Conference also offers other ways people can help, especially by giving financially.
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Memphis Conference
UMW adapts senior ministry
LAKELAND, Tenn. — The United Methodist Women at St. Paul United Methodist Church typically organize a bingo night each year for seniors at a Wesley living center. Because of the pandemic, the women found another way to reach out to older adults. Janice McCallen has the story.
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Michigan Conference
Small grants used to battle COVID-19
LANSING, Mich. — Matching grants of $500 are helping fund the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in Michigan. The grants from the Conference Board of Global Ministries are being used to address health, food insecurity, water, hygiene and economic stability. Kay DeMoss reports.
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United Methodist Communications
Becoming part of the solution to racism
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Confessing to being part of the problem of racism is a first step toward being part of the solution, writes the Rev. Ryan Dunn. "The racism I need to root out is present in my attitude of exceptionalism — that the acceptable way of being is in being like me."
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