“This is not about a rush to justice. This is about Lady Justice and wanting to see that justice happen.” — The Rev. Edlen Cowley on a gathering at Dallas police headquarters to raise concerns about a white police officer’s fatal shooting of a young black man.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Dallas police shooting prompts United Methodist march
DALLAS (UMNS) — A white Dallas police officer's fatal shooting of a black man in his apartment and authorities' handling of the case have prompted national media coverage and various demonstrations locally. One called "United Methodists of All Colors Walk for Justice" occurred Sept. 19, with clergy and others gathering outside Dallas police headquarters and marching to the nearby apartment complex where the shooting occurred. Sam Hodges reports.
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Board of Global Ministries
Methodist Church of Cambodia becomes official
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The Methodist Church of Cambodia officially came into being in early September, the result of years of collaboration among five mission agencies, their missionaries and the work of indigenous leaders. Elliott Wright reports.
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South Carolina Conference
South Carolina ready to respond after Florence
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The worst is yet to come. While the downgraded storm didn’t do as much tree and wind damage in South Carolina as many had feared, the deluge of water continues to cause flooding. Jessica Brodie has an update on how disaster response leaders are preparing for when roads are passable.
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Alabama-West Florida Conference
Conference lists 4 priorities for work
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Bishop David Graves and other leaders of the Alabama-West Florida Conference have announced four priorities for their work. “When we focus on disciple making, attracting talent, preaching and adaptive leadership, we are sending the message that we have a clear, concise plan to move forward,” Graves said.
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PRESS RELEASES
Higher Education and Ministry
New book offers tips for cross-cultural ministry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Rev. HiRho Y. Park, an executive with the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry, has written “Develop Intercultural Competence: How to Lead Cross-Racial and Cross-Cultural Churches.” The book shows readers how to navigate the growing complexities of race, ethnicity, culture and religion and find appropriate and effective ways to make disciples of Jesus Christ in cross-cultural and cross-racial contexts.
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COMMENTARIES
United Methodist News Service plans to include various commentaries about proposals for the future of the church in the Daily Digest over the coming months. The commentaries will reflect a variety of viewpoints and are the opinions of the writers, not the UMNS staff.
Seeing God of possibility in One Church Plan
HOUSTON — The Rev. Diane McGehee, senior pastor of Bering Memorial United Methodist Church in the Texas Conference, explains her reasons for supporting the One Church Plan. “Even though the One Church Plan falls short of full justice and inclusion, passing it would make a place at the table for all of us,” she writes.
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EVENTS
Monday, Sept. 24
Book launch with Mountain Sky Area Bishop Karen Oliveto
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