Living into our Calling for Reparations

On the Tulsa Race Massacre and the theological calling for reparations for African Americans Last week we observed 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst events of anti-Black terror and violence in U.S. history which devastated …

We Are God’s Family: Personal Encounters with Racism

Our personal stories have the power to build awareness and understanding, to bridge divides and bring healing.  UM News is inviting people to share their own personal stories about encounters with racism, as well as hopes and ideas for combating …

“Race-Based Mascots” Event Recording

November 8, 2020 The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Church and their Committee on Native American Ministries invited the co-founding members of the Coalition of Natives and Allies to present a program on Race Based Mascots. Understanding using Native …

UM Advocacy in PA has new coordinator

Joyce M. Davis, a respected journalist and non-profit CEO who serves as the Lay Leader of the Susquehanna Conference, will coordinate state legislative advocacy on behalf of the three Pennsylvania UM conferences, reporting to their bishops. As the Coordinator of United …

Observing Mental Health Awareness Month

In the United States, May is observed as Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a perfect time to talk about mental health/mental illness in your congregation! You might consider mentioning in the pastoral prayer that many of us face mental …