Diversity

Human Sexuality
United Methodist clergy and lay members pray outside the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Oct. 13  for the General Conference that will take place in its halls in about six months. The United Methodist Queer Clergy Caucus organized the prayer session for the denomination’s top lawmaking assembly during the Reconciling Ministries Network Convocation in Charlotte. The Rev. Austin Adkinson, pastor of Light of the Hill United Methodist Church in Puyallup, Wash., leads the prayer. Photo by Heather Hahn, UM News.

LGBTQ advocates plan for new day in church

Reconciling Ministries Network’s 2023 Convocation looked back at the group’s 40 years of advocacy for LGBTQ United Methodists. The gathering also included time for strategizing for next year’s General Conference.
Disaster Relief
People gather at the outdoor prayer pavilion at Gulfside Assembly in Waveland, Miss., in 2019. Hurricane Katrina destroyed every building on the grounds in 2005. The current emphasis has shifted away from bricks and mortar due to prohibitive insurance costs. Photo courtesy of Gulfside Assembly Facebook page.

After hurricanes, Gulfside ministry marches on

Gulfside Assembly in Waveland, Mississippi, is celebrating its 100th birthday this year and hopes to raise $150,000 to continue its ministries after weather-related setbacks. Fundraising events include a golf tournament and banquet.
Multicultural Ministry
The Rev. Miguel Padilla. Photo courtesy of the author.

A Human Relations Day to remember

Three San Antonio churches of different racial/ethnic membership model “beloved community” by coming together for a special service ahead of MLK Day March.
Church Leadership
CRCC Madang is a training program for Korean pastors serving in cross-racial appointments. Graphic courtesy of CRCC Madang.

Help for Korean pastors in cross-racial ministry

CRCC Madang has provided practical training and solid education to enhance pastoral skills and capabilities for Korean pastors serving in cross-racial appointments.

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