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General Church
Five bishops participated in an episcopal dialogue during Black Methodists for Church Renewal’s General Meeting March 7 in Cincinnati. From left are Bishops Gregory Palmer, Delores Williamston, Julius Trimble, John Schol and Robin Dease. Photo by John Coleman, UM News.

Black caucus urged to champion change in pivotal year

During their annual meeting, members of Black Methodists for Church Renewal looked toward future advocacy work, while also discussing denominational concerns, including budget cuts, disaffiliations, a more regionalized global church structure and the coming General Conference.
Faith Stories
Angella Patricia Current-Felder’s path to a life of advocacy started on the day she was born. “I have been trying to be Sojourner Truth all my life.” File photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Living up to the Sojourner Truth moniker

When Angella Patricia Current-Felder was born, her father suggested naming her after the American abolitionist. “That started me on my path,” she said. “I have been trying to be Sojourner Truth all my life.”
Church Leadership
The Rev. Dr. Tori Butler (right) interviews the leadership team of the Black Clergywomen of The United Methodist Church in the latest installment of the “Hollering for Change” series. Zoom video image courtesy of the Rev. Butler via YouTube.

Hollering for Change: Black clergywomen support one another

The Rev. Dr. Tori Butler speaks with the leadership team of the Black Clergywomen of The United Methodist Church, which held its annual meeting July 31-Aug. 2 in Washington, D.C.
Church Leadership
The Rev. Dr. Tori Butler. Photo by Dominque J. Allan, Create It Photography, LLC.

Black Clergywomen meet for fellowship, mentorship, empowerment

The Black Clergywomen of The United Methodist Church caucus gathered in Washington July 31-Aug. 2 for its national meeting. The meeting was an invitation to take off the Superwoman cape and simply “Be You.”

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