United Methodists are joining with Christians across traditions in adding a shared feast day and season that focuses on God, the Creator. The season coincides with an ecumenical focus on addressing climate change.
Starting with Good Friday and into the Easter season, United Methodists and other Christians have new recommended Bible readings. The changes aim to halt the use of Scripture to justify persecution of Jewish people.
Her accomplishments, including editing the Spanish United Methodist Hymnal, reflect the vital contributions of Latinas, immigrants to church music, education and mission.
Western and Eastern Christians — including some United Methodists — use different calendars to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. But efforts continue to get everyone on the same page, especially with an important milestone in global Christianity coming up next year.
