United Methodist Insight
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A news-and-views online journal committed to amplifying the voices of marginalized and under-served United Methodists.
It's a New UMC, and Hard Work Lies Ahead.
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It’s a New UMC, and Hard Work Lies Ahead
United Methodist Insight, Nov. 7, 2025
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It's a New UMC, and Hard Work Lies Ahead.
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Newsom: The New Testament and Old Testament have one dominant thing in common—Matthew, Isaiah, Luke, Proverbs, go down the list—it’s about food, about serving those who are hungry. It’s not a suggestion; it’s core and essential to what it means to align with God’s will.
October 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Here's my response to Speaker Mike Johnson's discounting of immigrant agents' attacks impinging on religious freedom.
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Editorial: Gospel Authority Is All We Need
United Methodist Insight Oct. 31, 2025
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October 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Here's my response to Speaker Mike Johnson's discounting of immigrant agents' attacks impinging on religious freedom.
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Stories that have come to our attention since our newsletter went out this morning.
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For Your Weekend Reading
United Methodist Insight Oct. 17, 2025
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October 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Stories that have come to our attention since our newsletter went out this morning.
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Sorry we've been offline for two weeks because of physical therapy needed for a shoulder injury. Hope to resume notices shortly.
September 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Sorry we've been offline for two weeks because of physical therapy needed for a shoulder injury. Hope to resume notices shortly.
My response to President Trump's announcement on prayer in school.
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Bring Back Religion? It Never Left
A Response to President Donald Trump
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September 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
My response to President Trump's announcement on prayer in school.
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Do Not Grow Weary in Doing Good.
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Do Not Grow Weary
United Methodist Insight Updates Aug. 26, 2025
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August 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Do Not Grow Weary in Doing Good.
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Environmentalist McKibben Says the Sun Can Save Earth from Climate Disaster
‘Energy from heaven, not from hell’
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‘Energy from heaven, not from hell’
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Environmentalist McKibben Says the Sun Can Save Earth from Climate Disaster
Often considered the godfather of the contemporary environmental movement, McKibben’s new book, “Here Comes the Sun,” argues that solar power is no longer an “alternative fuel” but has become the chea...
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August 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Environmentalist McKibben Says the Sun Can Save Earth from Climate Disaster
‘Energy from heaven, not from hell’
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‘Energy from heaven, not from hell’
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Contrarians Repel Trump’s DC Invasion
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Contrarians Repel Trump’s DC Invasion
Publisher's Roundup 31
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August 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Contrarians Repel Trump’s DC Invasion
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The UMC's racial monitoring agency has awarded 17 grants to “bold” immigration ministries, but won’t disclose their names to protect their locations from “potential risks.” um-insight.net/in-the-world...
August 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The UMC's racial monitoring agency has awarded 17 grants to “bold” immigration ministries, but won’t disclose their names to protect their locations from “potential risks.” um-insight.net/in-the-world...
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Whatever you are doing, your dreaming of doing, or hoping to do, don’t give up. 🦋🌺
August 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Whatever you are doing, your dreaming of doing, or hoping to do, don’t give up. 🦋🌺
An Austin, Texas, United Methodist Church was vandalized Aug. 1 with anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti. Its Pride flag was torn down. The attack drew volunteers to repair the damage and messages of support from a bishop and others.
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Austin UMC Hit by Anti-LGBTQ Vandalism
United Methodist Insight Aug. 4, 2025
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August 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
An Austin, Texas, United Methodist Church was vandalized Aug. 1 with anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti. Its Pride flag was torn down. The attack drew volunteers to repair the damage and messages of support from a bishop and others.
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"The World Is Facing a Moral Crisis," the UN general secretary tells Amnesty International.
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‘The World Is Facing a Moral Crisis’
United Methodist Insight July 28, 2025
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July 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
"The World Is Facing a Moral Crisis," the UN general secretary tells Amnesty International.
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Bishop Dan Schwerin deplores how Americans have been divided by powerful, moneyed voices. Many hearts, including those of United Methodists, have been turned to revile immigrants by allowing ourselves to fear them in the most criminal terms
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Love Each Other Like Members of Your Family
United Methodist Insight July 22, 2025
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July 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Bishop Dan Schwerin deplores how Americans have been divided by powerful, moneyed voices. Many hearts, including those of United Methodists, have been turned to revile immigrants by allowing ourselves to fear them in the most criminal terms
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United Methodist Immigration Webinard Gives Facts, Cautions and Hope
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United Methodist Immigration Webinar Gives Facts, Cautions and Hope
United Methodist Insight July 18, 2025
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United Methodist Immigration Webinard Gives Facts, Cautions and Hope
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Texas Flooding, "Gazafication," and "Alligator Alcatraz" top updates on United Methodist Insight. Plus links to more stories.
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Texas Flooding, ‘Gazafication’ and ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
United Methodist Insight Updates July 8, 2025
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July 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Texas Flooding, "Gazafication," and "Alligator Alcatraz" top updates on United Methodist Insight. Plus links to more stories.
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When Faith and Politics Conflict
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When Faith and Politics Conflict
United Methodist Insight July 3, 2025
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July 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
When Faith and Politics Conflict
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Of AI, SMU, Prayer in School and more links to interesting articles from United Methodist Insight.
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Of AI, SMU, Prayer in School and More
United Methodist Insight Highlights June 30, 2025
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June 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Of AI, SMU, Prayer in School and more links to interesting articles from United Methodist Insight.
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Where the hell do we live?!
Americans in wheelchairs are being ARRESTED at the Capitol—for daring to demand healthcare and fight for Medicaid.
This is what a dying democracy looks like: cruelty for the poor, handcuffs for the disabled. Shame on every damn one of them. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
Americans in wheelchairs are being ARRESTED at the Capitol—for daring to demand healthcare and fight for Medicaid.
This is what a dying democracy looks like: cruelty for the poor, handcuffs for the disabled. Shame on every damn one of them. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
June 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Where the hell do we live?!
Americans in wheelchairs are being ARRESTED at the Capitol—for daring to demand healthcare and fight for Medicaid.
This is what a dying democracy looks like: cruelty for the poor, handcuffs for the disabled. Shame on every damn one of them. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
Americans in wheelchairs are being ARRESTED at the Capitol—for daring to demand healthcare and fight for Medicaid.
This is what a dying democracy looks like: cruelty for the poor, handcuffs for the disabled. Shame on every damn one of them. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
Why Are So Many Christians So Cruel? Lovett Weems of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership examines what happens when politics replaces faith. Plus links to lots more articles.
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Why Are So Many Christians So Cruel?
United Methodist Insight June 25, 2025
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June 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Why Are So Many Christians So Cruel? Lovett Weems of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership examines what happens when politics replaces faith. Plus links to lots more articles.
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There's a lot to chew on in this week's United Methodist Insight.
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A Lot to Chew On
From United Methodist Insight's weekly newsletter
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June 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
There's a lot to chew on in this week's United Methodist Insight.
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