“Wherever we live and minister, we know that there is a call to bring Christ's healing.” — Bishop Sally Dyck of the Northern Illinois Conference.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Pandemic tests church's justice commitments
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — Bishops during their first virtual meeting discussed how COVID-19 is exacerbating already existing injustices. They also discussed how the church could help alleviate suffering. Heather Hahn has the story.
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Bishops urge attention to GC2021 date request
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — The Council of Bishops is pushing General Conference organizers to consider a petition from young United Methodists that requests a change in dates for the 2021 gathering. The Commission on General Conference sets the dates. Heather Hahn reports.
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South Georgia Conference
Georgia churchgoers share Agape Meal
MACON, Ga. — In this time of crisis, the things people need most are prayer, support and encouragement. On May 3, the South Georgia Conference gathered for a virtual Agape Meal to bring these three elements together. The conference reports that it was embracing a tradition the Moravians introduced to John Wesley.
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World Council of Churches
Korea recognizes ecumenical effort for peace
OSLO, Norway — To recognize the decades-long work of the World Council of Churches to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula, the Republic of Korea presented a civil merit medal to the Rev. Olav Fykse Tveit on May 5 during a ceremony at its embassy. Anne Casparsson reports.
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PRESS RELEASES
Church and Society
Webinars to focus on COVID-19, social justice
WASHINGTON — The United Methodist Board of Church and Society will offer a series of webinars on COVID-19 and social justice issues on Thursdays, May 21-June 18. The series will feature experts talking about taking action for a long-lasting change post-COVID-19, said Aimee Hong, director of education and engagement.
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