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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.”
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.
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.
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.