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.
We can't say it often enough now.
March 1, 2025 at 12:12 AM
We can't say it often enough now.
WE STAND WITH UKRAINE!
March 1, 2025 at 12:08 AM
WE STAND WITH UKRAINE!
Longtime social justice leader Clayton Childers laments America's new hard-heartedness that threatens so much compassionate progress.
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February 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Longtime social justice leader Clayton Childers laments America's new hard-heartedness that threatens so much compassionate progress.
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Final Words on Election Eve
The Church’s Response to an Uncertain World: Faith, Prayer, and Compassion by Bishop Delores J. Williamston
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The Election, Your Spirituality, & the Soul of our Nation #25: Tomorrow by James C. Howell
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The Church’s Response to an Uncertain World: Faith, Prayer, and Compassion by Bishop Delores J. Williamston
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The Election, Your Spirituality, & the Soul of our Nation #25: Tomorrow by James C. Howell
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November 4, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Final Words on Election Eve
The Church’s Response to an Uncertain World: Faith, Prayer, and Compassion by Bishop Delores J. Williamston
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The Election, Your Spirituality, & the Soul of our Nation #25: Tomorrow by James C. Howell
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The Church’s Response to an Uncertain World: Faith, Prayer, and Compassion by Bishop Delores J. Williamston
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The Election, Your Spirituality, & the Soul of our Nation #25: Tomorrow by James C. Howell
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The Threat of the Global Methodist Church in Africa: A Call for Unity and Resistance by Jefferson B. Knight
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Staff Share Highlights of Summer Camp Before Returning to Zimbabwe by Annette Spence
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Staff Share Highlights of Summer Camp Before Returning to Zimbabwe by Annette Spence
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August 21, 2024 at 10:29 PM
The Threat of the Global Methodist Church in Africa: A Call for Unity and Resistance by Jefferson B. Knight
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Staff Share Highlights of Summer Camp Before Returning to Zimbabwe by Annette Spence
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Staff Share Highlights of Summer Camp Before Returning to Zimbabwe by Annette Spence
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Monday Updates from UM Insight
Aug. 19, 2024
Faith Groups Are Mobilizing Thousands to March Outside the DNC by Yonat Shimron
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How a Movement to Resist Christian Nationalism Took on Project 2025 by Ruth Braunstein
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Aug. 19, 2024
Faith Groups Are Mobilizing Thousands to March Outside the DNC by Yonat Shimron
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How a Movement to Resist Christian Nationalism Took on Project 2025 by Ruth Braunstein
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August 19, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Monday Updates from UM Insight
Aug. 19, 2024
Faith Groups Are Mobilizing Thousands to March Outside the DNC by Yonat Shimron
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How a Movement to Resist Christian Nationalism Took on Project 2025 by Ruth Braunstein
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Aug. 19, 2024
Faith Groups Are Mobilizing Thousands to March Outside the DNC by Yonat Shimron
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How a Movement to Resist Christian Nationalism Took on Project 2025 by Ruth Braunstein
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Wednesday Updates on United Methodist Insight
Aug. 14, 2024
Why Doesn't the Church Talk About Sexual Harassment of Male Clergy? by Thomas W. Goodhue
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Churches, Pastors Build Relationships Faster with 'Onboarding' by Cynthia B. Astle
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Aug. 14, 2024
Why Doesn't the Church Talk About Sexual Harassment of Male Clergy? by Thomas W. Goodhue
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Churches, Pastors Build Relationships Faster with 'Onboarding' by Cynthia B. Astle
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August 14, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Wednesday Updates on United Methodist Insight
Aug. 14, 2024
Why Doesn't the Church Talk About Sexual Harassment of Male Clergy? by Thomas W. Goodhue
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Churches, Pastors Build Relationships Faster with 'Onboarding' by Cynthia B. Astle
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Aug. 14, 2024
Why Doesn't the Church Talk About Sexual Harassment of Male Clergy? by Thomas W. Goodhue
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Churches, Pastors Build Relationships Faster with 'Onboarding' by Cynthia B. Astle
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Wednesday Updates on United Methodist Insight
July 31, 2024
Nigeria Bishop Leaves United Methodist Church by Evelin Chikwanah
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Churches Must Beware of Dangerous Heat in August from Climate Central
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July 31, 2024
Nigeria Bishop Leaves United Methodist Church by Evelin Chikwanah
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Churches Must Beware of Dangerous Heat in August from Climate Central
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July 31, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Wednesday Updates on United Methodist Insight
July 31, 2024
Nigeria Bishop Leaves United Methodist Church by Evelin Chikwanah
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Churches Must Beware of Dangerous Heat in August from Climate Central
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July 31, 2024
Nigeria Bishop Leaves United Methodist Church by Evelin Chikwanah
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Churches Must Beware of Dangerous Heat in August from Climate Central
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Global Ministries EarthKeepers Seeks Applicants from News and Staff Reports
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Are You a Diminisher or a Multiplier? by Jack Shitama
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Are You a Diminisher or a Multiplier? by Jack Shitama
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July 30, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Global Ministries EarthKeepers Seeks Applicants from News and Staff Reports
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Are You a Diminisher or a Multiplier? by Jack Shitama
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Are You a Diminisher or a Multiplier? by Jack Shitama
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The Green Team Formation Resolution Passed. Now What? from News and Staff Reports
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Faith Leaders Invite Churches to Observe Season of Creation from News and Staff Reports
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Faith Leaders Invite Churches to Observe Season of Creation from News and Staff Reports
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July 30, 2024 at 9:54 PM
The Green Team Formation Resolution Passed. Now What? from News and Staff Reports
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Faith Leaders Invite Churches to Observe Season of Creation from News and Staff Reports
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Faith Leaders Invite Churches to Observe Season of Creation from News and Staff Reports
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United Methodist Disciplines: Discipline and Discipleship by David W. Scott
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United Methodist Disciplines: Rules and Norms by David W. Scott
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United Methodist Disciplines: Rules and Norms by David W. Scott
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July 30, 2024 at 9:53 PM
United Methodist Disciplines: Discipline and Discipleship by David W. Scott
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United Methodist Disciplines: Rules and Norms by David W. Scott
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United Methodist Disciplines: Rules and Norms by David W. Scott
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Inside Ziklag, the Secret Organization of Wealthy Christians Trying to Sway the Election and Change the Country from ProPublica
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Rev. Barber's New Book Demystifies Poverty: 'Black People Are Not the Problem' by Yonat Shimron
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Rev. Barber's New Book Demystifies Poverty: 'Black People Are Not the Problem' by Yonat Shimron
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July 30, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Inside Ziklag, the Secret Organization of Wealthy Christians Trying to Sway the Election and Change the Country from ProPublica
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Rev. Barber's New Book Demystifies Poverty: 'Black People Are Not the Problem' by Yonat Shimron
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Rev. Barber's New Book Demystifies Poverty: 'Black People Are Not the Problem' by Yonat Shimron
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Church of the Nazarene Expels LGBTQ-affirming Theologian by Yonat Shimron
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Teaching and Living Love: Key Takeaways from Rev. Chilcote’s Special Topic Presentations at NCJ by Liz Winders
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Teaching and Living Love: Key Takeaways from Rev. Chilcote’s Special Topic Presentations at NCJ by Liz Winders
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July 30, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Church of the Nazarene Expels LGBTQ-affirming Theologian by Yonat Shimron
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Teaching and Living Love: Key Takeaways from Rev. Chilcote’s Special Topic Presentations at NCJ by Liz Winders
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Teaching and Living Love: Key Takeaways from Rev. Chilcote’s Special Topic Presentations at NCJ by Liz Winders
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Monday Updates from United Methodist Insight
July 29, 2024
UM Kairos Response Joins Global Boycott Against Chevron
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Fossil Fuels and Climate: Counting the Cost by Sharon Delgado
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July 29, 2024
UM Kairos Response Joins Global Boycott Against Chevron
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Fossil Fuels and Climate: Counting the Cost by Sharon Delgado
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July 29, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Monday Updates from United Methodist Insight
July 29, 2024
UM Kairos Response Joins Global Boycott Against Chevron
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Fossil Fuels and Climate: Counting the Cost by Sharon Delgado
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July 29, 2024
UM Kairos Response Joins Global Boycott Against Chevron
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Fossil Fuels and Climate: Counting the Cost by Sharon Delgado
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Our pages covering the now-underway Jurisdiction Conferences are posted on our home page. Helpful links to livestream and other resources are posted today.
A special issue of Insight with final reports will be published at the conclusion of Jurisdictional Conferences.
A special issue of Insight with final reports will be published at the conclusion of Jurisdictional Conferences.
July 10, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Our pages covering the now-underway Jurisdiction Conferences are posted on our home page. Helpful links to livestream and other resources are posted today.
A special issue of Insight with final reports will be published at the conclusion of Jurisdictional Conferences.
A special issue of Insight with final reports will be published at the conclusion of Jurisdictional Conferences.
The One You Feed! by Paul R. Graves
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Bills to Enhance Religion in Schools Spur Fights Between Faiths by Jack Jenkins
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About Those Wild Oats… by Greg Weeks
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Bills to Enhance Religion in Schools Spur Fights Between Faiths by Jack Jenkins
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About Those Wild Oats… by Greg Weeks
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July 9, 2024 at 10:08 PM
The One You Feed! by Paul R. Graves
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Bills to Enhance Religion in Schools Spur Fights Between Faiths by Jack Jenkins
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About Those Wild Oats… by Greg Weeks
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Bills to Enhance Religion in Schools Spur Fights Between Faiths by Jack Jenkins
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About Those Wild Oats… by Greg Weeks
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Use the Power of “I Don’t” to Gain Control of Your Life by Jack Shitama
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Recommended Viewing: American Society of Missiology 2024 Conference Plenary Videos from UM & Global
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Recommended Viewing: American Society of Missiology 2024 Conference Plenary Videos from UM & Global
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July 9, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Use the Power of “I Don’t” to Gain Control of Your Life by Jack Shitama
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Recommended Viewing: American Society of Missiology 2024 Conference Plenary Videos from UM & Global
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Recommended Viewing: American Society of Missiology 2024 Conference Plenary Videos from UM & Global
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2024 Annual Conference Creation Justice Updates
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Diversity Aboard the Love Train from Reconciling Ministries Network
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3 Ways to Know Your Church is Ready for Change by Rebekah Simon-Peter
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Diversity Aboard the Love Train from Reconciling Ministries Network
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3 Ways to Know Your Church is Ready for Change by Rebekah Simon-Peter
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July 9, 2024 at 10:07 PM
2024 Annual Conference Creation Justice Updates
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Diversity Aboard the Love Train from Reconciling Ministries Network
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3 Ways to Know Your Church is Ready for Change by Rebekah Simon-Peter
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Diversity Aboard the Love Train from Reconciling Ministries Network
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3 Ways to Know Your Church is Ready for Change by Rebekah Simon-Peter
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How Can We Choose to Pull the Threads of Injustice? by Gen Heywod
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Oklahoma’s Superintendent Orders Public Schools to Teach the Bible – Relying on Controversial Views about Religious Freedom from The Conversation
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Oklahoma’s Superintendent Orders Public Schools to Teach the Bible – Relying on Controversial Views about Religious Freedom from The Conversation
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July 9, 2024 at 10:07 PM
How Can We Choose to Pull the Threads of Injustice? by Gen Heywod
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Oklahoma’s Superintendent Orders Public Schools to Teach the Bible – Relying on Controversial Views about Religious Freedom from The Conversation
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Oklahoma’s Superintendent Orders Public Schools to Teach the Bible – Relying on Controversial Views about Religious Freedom from The Conversation
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Tuesday Updates on United Methodist Insight
July 9, 2024
Why Turn to Missionaries for Imaging the Church’s Future? by H. A. "Bud" Tillinghast
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Jurisdictions Face New Twists in Determining Bishops by Cynthia B. Astle
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July 9, 2024
Why Turn to Missionaries for Imaging the Church’s Future? by H. A. "Bud" Tillinghast
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Jurisdictions Face New Twists in Determining Bishops by Cynthia B. Astle
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July 9, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Tuesday Updates on United Methodist Insight
July 9, 2024
Why Turn to Missionaries for Imaging the Church’s Future? by H. A. "Bud" Tillinghast
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Jurisdictions Face New Twists in Determining Bishops by Cynthia B. Astle
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July 9, 2024
Why Turn to Missionaries for Imaging the Church’s Future? by H. A. "Bud" Tillinghast
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Jurisdictions Face New Twists in Determining Bishops by Cynthia B. Astle
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When Fascism Threatened American Independence by John Sumwalt
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Wesley Windows: Introduction by Steve Harper
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Non-Anxious Leaders Know How to Earn Respect by Jack Shitama
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Wesley Windows: Introduction by Steve Harper
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Non-Anxious Leaders Know How to Earn Respect by Jack Shitama
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July 2, 2024 at 9:45 PM
When Fascism Threatened American Independence by John Sumwalt
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Wesley Windows: Introduction by Steve Harper
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Non-Anxious Leaders Know How to Earn Respect by Jack Shitama
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Wesley Windows: Introduction by Steve Harper
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Non-Anxious Leaders Know How to Earn Respect by Jack Shitama
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U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Puts Focus on Housing by Heather Hahn
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Keeping Hope Alive in Hard Times by Cynthia B. Astle
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Keeping Hope Alive in Hard Times by Cynthia B. Astle
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July 2, 2024 at 9:44 PM
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Puts Focus on Housing by Heather Hahn
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Keeping Hope Alive in Hard Times by Cynthia B. Astle
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Keeping Hope Alive in Hard Times by Cynthia B. Astle
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Bishop Oliveto Selected as Chair of Center for LGBTQ+ UM Heritage by Crystal Caviness
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Bass, Tisby, Du Mez and Jones Join Forces for a Substack by Jeff Brumley
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Bass, Tisby, Du Mez and Jones Join Forces for a Substack by Jeff Brumley
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July 1, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Bishop Oliveto Selected as Chair of Center for LGBTQ+ UM Heritage by Crystal Caviness
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Bass, Tisby, Du Mez and Jones Join Forces for a Substack by Jeff Brumley
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Bass, Tisby, Du Mez and Jones Join Forces for a Substack by Jeff Brumley
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Bishop Shares Path from Poverty to Prominence by Jim Patterson
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Rio Texas Bishop Robert Schnase Announces Retirement
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Rio Texas Bishop Robert Schnase Announces Retirement
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July 1, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Bishop Shares Path from Poverty to Prominence by Jim Patterson
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Rio Texas Bishop Robert Schnase Announces Retirement
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Rio Texas Bishop Robert Schnase Announces Retirement
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Liberia: Methodist Church Members Abandon Sunday Service After Attack on Bishop Quire in Ganta Over Same-Sex Marriage Stance from Front Page Africa
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Thousands of Faith Leaders, Union Members, Activists Rally for Poor by Jack Jenkins
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Thousands of Faith Leaders, Union Members, Activists Rally for Poor by Jack Jenkins
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July 1, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Liberia: Methodist Church Members Abandon Sunday Service After Attack on Bishop Quire in Ganta Over Same-Sex Marriage Stance from Front Page Africa
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Thousands of Faith Leaders, Union Members, Activists Rally for Poor by Jack Jenkins
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Thousands of Faith Leaders, Union Members, Activists Rally for Poor by Jack Jenkins
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