Daily Digest - July 2, 2018

"I think the cruelest part is that I can't come back, and that is the most painful part for me." — Adam Shaw, a United Methodist Global Ministries missionary expelled by the Philippine government.

 

 

MANILA, Philippines (UMNS) — United Methodist leaders held a press conference July 2 to appeal for the release of two missionaries being detained by the Philippineís government.  Adam Shaw, a third missionary, was expelled and will return to Ohio next week. Jan Snider has the story.

 

 

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Even as the community reeled at news of a mass shooting, staff at the Capital Gazette continued their work, putting out a paper the next day. United Methodists also were among the helpers, including the Rev. Carletta Allen, chaplain with the sheriffís department. Erik Alsgaard reports.

 

LODJA, Congo (UMNS) — Seven days of ecumenical prayer earlier this year inspired members of the United Methodist South Lodja District to prepare a special meal for more than 130 prisoners. In many Congo prisons, prisoners do not automatically receive meals. François Omanyondo Djonga has the story.

 

 

WASHINGTON — The Rev. Susan Henry-Crowe, top executive of United Methodist Board of Church and Society, responds to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that allows President Donald Trumpís travel ban to stand. 

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DENVER — Iliff School of Theology has bucked the trend of decline among mainline seminaries through a focus on social justice, attracting a highly diverse student population. Danika Worthington reports on the United Methodist school.

 

 

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