NEWS AND FEATURES
California-Nevada Conference
Church art marks anniversary of Floyd's death
BERKELEY, Calif. — Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, Epworth United Methodist Church unveiled an art installation honoring the lives of African Americans killed during their interactions with police. The art on display is the culmination of church members' research into the lives of 18 individuals. Merrie Bunt has the story.
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Minnesota Conference
Conference hires racial justice organizer
MINNEAPOLIS — The Rev. Dana Neuhauser is joining the staff of the Minnesota Conference as its first racial justice organizer. Neuhauser's work will include teaching on anti-racism, providing training and resources for cross-racial and cross-cultural appointments, and offering support for clergy of color. The Rev. Cindy Gregorson, director of connectional ministries, said the new position aligns with the conference's vision to "engage in the work of justice and reconciliation." Karla Hovde has the story.
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Editor's note: This item in the May 24 digest included a misspelled name. UM News regrets the error. Here is the corrected version.
Michigan Conference
Chancellor helps conference with legal issues
LANSING, Mich. — The chancellor for the Michigan Conference says he has worked on more than 200 cases and given more than 500 opinions of legal issues facing the church. Attorney Andy Vorbrich has served 11 years as chancellor. Glenn M. Wagner has the story.
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PRESS RELEASES
The California Endowment
Bishop elected as endowment board chair
LOS ANGELES — Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño has been elected as the new chair of The California Endowment's governing board. Carcaño, who leads The United Methodist Church's California-Nevada Conference, has served on the board since 2015. The California Endowment is a private, statewide health foundation focusing on expanding access to quality health care for underserved people and promoting affordable improvements in the health of all Californians.
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COMMENTARIES
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'Only love can drive out hate'
NEW YORK (UM News) — In the midst of a rise in violence toward the Asian community, the Rev. Chongho James Kim writes that agape love is "the ultimate way for us to overcome hate."
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RESOURCES
National Council of Churches
Bishops join in vaccines summit
WASHINGTON — United Methodist Bishops LaTrelle Easterling and Hope Morgan Ward will be among the faith leaders joining with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and other officials to discuss how to support equitable and far-reaching vaccine distribution in the U.S. The Faiths4Vaccines National Summit will be online 1-4 p.m. U.S. Eastern time May 26.
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United Methodist Higher Education Foundation
Scholarships available for chaplaincy students
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation invites students preparing for chaplaincy in any branch of the U.S. military to apply for the Samuel Grover Powell Scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited theological seminary and meet other requirements. The deadline to apply is July 1.
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Church and Society
Online worship to honor Peace with Justice Sunday
WASHINGTON — To commemorate Peace with Justice Sunday, observed May 30 this year, the United Methodist Board of Church and Society is hosting a special online worship service Wednesday, May 26, at noon U.S. Eastern time. The preacher for the day will be the Rev. Alejandro Alfaro-Santiz, Peace with Justice coordinator for the Iowa Conference and pastor of Trinity Las Americas United Methodist Church in Des Moines, Iowa.
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