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Native American

The Rev. Chad Johnson wanted to trace the historical links between his Native American heritage and his Christian spirituality while pursuing his doctorate. Photo courtesy of the North Texas Conference.

Pastor writes on Native American spirituality

The Rev. Chad Johnson, a member of the Chickasaw Nation and a United Methodist pastor, is the author of a new book called “Finding God on the Indian Road: Exploring the Intersectionality Between Native American and Christian Spiritual Living.”
Theology and Education
“Influence of Ancestors,” an artwork by Tony A. Tiger, is about how ancestors can inform, inspire and encourage. Images include Tiger at 15, his grandfather and a Fox warrior. Photo courtesy of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries.

Airport exhibit spotlights Indigenous heritage

To counter an exhibit at the Atlanta airport that skimps on the Native American experience, a United Methodist has curated an exhibit featuring Indigenous artists that will be available to thousands of travelers for the next year.
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.
Human Rights
The Itchy Dog Singers opened a peaceful rally with a drum circle at the state Capitol in Harrisburg on May 1. Members of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania gathered to remind legislators that it is time to give them legal status as a recognized tribe. Photo courtesy of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference.

United Methodists join rally to recognize indigenous tribe

On May 1, members of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania gathered for a peaceful rally on the steps of the state Capitol in Harrisburg. They were there to ask legislators to give them legal status as a recognized tribe.

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