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Bishops
Bishop Tracy S. Malone, who leads the Indiana Conference, delivers her first address as Council of Bishops president during the bishops’ meeting Nov. 4 at Epworth by the Sea Conference Center in St. Simons Island, Ga. She spoke of her hope for The United Methodist Church in moving toward a more inclusive future. Photo by Heather Hahn, UM News.

Bishops urged to perceive God’s ‘new thing’

Council of Bishops President Tracy S. Malone preached of God’s deliverance on the eve of the U.S. presidential election. She sees God at work as The United Methodist Church begins a new chapter.
Social Concerns
Since the Church’s inception, Methodists have been actively involved in social and political matters in order to build a more peaceful and just world. Graphic by Laurens Glass, United Methodist Communications.

Ask The UMC: Is The United Methodist Church involved in politics?

Can United Methodists be politically active? The Social Principles offer guidance about the interaction of church and politics.
Church History
An image of Captain Thomas Webb preaching. Image from Internet Archive: 'The Illustrated History of Methodism in Great Britain, America, and Australia' by W. H. Daniels. Edited from original.

Unsung Heroes of Methodism: Thomas Webb

Though Captain Thomas Webb was one of the first Methodist preachers in America, he seemed to appear on the pages of Methodist history out of nowhere. “Unsung Heroes of Methodism” is a series that highlights lesser-known figures whose lives still impact The United Methodist Church today.
Social Concerns
The Rev. Mel West. Photo courtesy of the Rev. Mel West.

‘… and compassion for all.’

The Rev. Mel West suggests adding the word “compassion” to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance to implant a spirit, an attitude and an action into the hearts and minds of all who recite it.

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