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Pananaw workshop teaches critical thinking for Filipino Youth

The United Methodist Youth Fellowship in the Philippines recently conducted a “Pananaw” (the Filipino term for “perspectives”) workshop. The three-day program centered on media literacy with a focus on social media. Speakers also addressed the topic of “fake news” and how to be critical consumers of news and information. Youth compromise 60 percent of the voting population in the Philippines and 2025 is an important election year. Janina Quitlong and Kathy Pimentel report from Taytay.

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Members of Los Feliz United Methodist Church in Los Angeles pose for a photo in celebration of 21 new members joining the church on April 21, 2024. The church, led by the Rev. Brian Suk-Boo Lee (seated fourth from right), is experiencing a rebirth with some formerly inactive members returning with their families, revitalizing Sunday school and creating an intergenerational worship environment. File photo courtesy of Los Feliz United Methodist Church.

Los Angeles church sees renewal under new pastor

The Rev. Brian Suk-Boo Lee credits the congregation for rallying and committing to the church’s future, after a period of struggle that included an attempt at disaffiliation.

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