theology

Theology and Education
This year marks the 25th anniversary of a special consultation in Bristol, England, focused on “Las Obras de Juan Wesley,” the Spanish translation of John Wesley’s works. The publication of “Las Obras” in 1998, and the 2001 consultation were both aimed at supporting Latino and Hispanic pastors and congregations. Photo courtesy of the Wesley Heritage Foundation.

Rediscovering the works of John Wesley, in Spanish

This year marks the 25th anniversary of a special consultation focused on the Spanish translation of John Wesley’s works. Scholars are celebrating that milestone by publishing an upcoming volume of selected writings.
Social Concerns
Graphic by Ben Ward, photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Atlanta: Connection across difference

The UM News podcast “Signs of Life” returns with the story of two congregations in Atlanta that embarked on a study of a Howard Thurman book. One congregation predominately black and the other white, participants explore together a story of new understanding and relationship.
Theology and Education
An English edition of a Korean United Methodist small-group curriculum on Jesus’ parables is expanding the resource’s reach. The Rev. Timothy Myunghoon Ahn’s “He Spoke to Them Using Parables: The Parables of Jesus” is designed for small groups in United Methodist congregations. Photo by the Rev. Thomas E. Kim, UM News.

Small-group resource crosses language, cultural boundaries

An English edition of a Korean United Methodist small-group curriculum on Jesus’ parables is expanding its reach to English-speaking churches, bilingual families and congregations beyond the Korean community.
Congregations
Worshippers sing traditional Shona hymns during a revival organized by the Women’s Fellowship of The United Methodist Church’s United Kingdom District, July 2-5 in Blackpool, England. The annual Chiringanyanza Revival brings together Zimbabwean United Methodists from across the U.K. for worship, fellowship and spiritual renewal. Photo by Priscilla Muzerengwa, UM News.

Church keeps UK Zimbabweans connected to home

The United Methodist Church’s growing United Kingdom District demonstrates that when faith crosses borders, it does not lose its roots.

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