"As a church, we need to be part of helping others for no other reason but the love of God. Through this, we can build a community of grace and love." — The Rev. Ronnel G. Roque, Good Shepherd United Methodist Church pastor, on a food-pantry movement in the Philippines.
NEWS AND FEATURES
Filipinos join massive pantry movement
MANILA, Philippines (UM News) — When one woman began offering free food from a simple wooden cart during COVID-19, she probably never imagined her small act of generosity would grow into a massive community-pantry movement in the Philippines. Now, United Methodists from around the region are responding to the needs of their neighbors. Gladys P. Mangiduyos has the story.
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North Texas Conference
Virtual mission trip builds relationships
PLANO, Texas — The North Texas Conference recently sponsored a virtual mission trip to Honduras, connecting online with United Methodists in that country for discussion about challenges there. Six North Texas Conference churches have formed partnerships with congregations in Honduras, which has lost almost 10% of its population to emigration.
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San Jose Mercury News, California-Nevada Conference
Offering prayers, care after mass shooting
SAN JOSE, Calif. — United Methodists are responding after a mass shooting early May 26. A gunman killed nine people at a public transit rail yard before killing himself. "We are staying close to the situation," said California-Nevada Conference Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño. "We have United Methodist churches in the area and United Methodist children who attend a nearby school. Our DS and pastors are attentive to the needs that may arise. We are praying for all affected."
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The Daily Times, Holston Conference
County honors UMW's work on racial equality
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Blount County's mayor stood on the courthouse steps to recognize the efforts for racial equality by United Methodist Women of the Holston Conference. Mayor Ed Mitchell is a member at Broadway United Methodist Church. Melanie Tucker has the story, and the Holston Conference has video.
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PRESS RELEASES
Southeastern Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction to meet online July 21
MACON, Ga. — The Southeastern Jurisdiction College of Bishops has called a special session of the jurisdictional conference to meet virtually at 9 a.m. U.S. Central time July 21. The purpose is to vote on a resolution from the Tennessee and Memphis conferences to unite to form the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference. The agenda also includes a report on the jurisdiction's pandemic response and anti-racism work.
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COMMENTARIES
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Korean churches must nurture younger generations
CHICAGO (UM News) — It is crucial for Korean churches to create a safe space for young Korean Americans to develop their faith and their identity, writes the Rev. Dr. Heesung Hwang, who teaches religious education at Chicago Theological Seminary.
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RESOURCES
Christ Above All
Discussion looks at church divides
MONROVIA, Liberia — "Christ Above All: Reminiscing About Our Christian Foundation" — a Facebook video series from United Methodists in Liberia — will look at the question: "Should the UMC split on human sexuality?" Episode guests include the Revs. Jerry Kulah, Pianapue Kept Early and Margaret Kartwe. The episode is scheduled for 6 p.m. U.S. Eastern time May 30.
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The Collective Table
Church offers online platform, podcast
ENCINITAS, Calif. — The Rev. Chelsea Simon and Dana Black, staff at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, have co-created the Collective Table, an online mission ministry that includes a website and free podcast. Starting June 8, the Collective Table will release a podcast series on the theme "What God Looks Like," interviewing diverse Christian ministers.
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