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Violence

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The Rev. Yulia Starodubets (center) votes on legislation during the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Starodubets is a delegate for the Ukraine-Moldova Conference. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Ukrainian delegate glad to be United Methodist

The Rev. Yulia Starodubets has felt the denomination’s support as she and colleagues do mission work in the midst of war.
General Conference
United Methodists and others rally in support of the people of Gaza at the 2024 United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. The April 25 demonstration was sponsored by the United Methodist Kairos Response. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Bishops, delegates join rally for Palestine

Sponsored by United Methodist Kairos Response, the rally brought together more than 100 United Methodist delegates and observers — along with at least six bishops — to hear from a variety of speakers and call attention to Palestine-related legislation before General Conference.
General Conference
Bishop LaTrelle Easterling gives the sermon during morning worship at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Easterling spoke to women who have suffered abuse: “You are strong. You are brave. And you are beloved of God.” Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Bishop preaches message to end violence against women

During morning worship at the United Methodist General Conference, Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling raised her voice to tell women who have suffered abuse: “You are strong. You are brave. And you are beloved of God.”
Human Rights
A woman has her face painted for a photography exhibition during a retreat to help cope with trauma from the war in Ukraine. Photo courtesy of the Faces of Courage Facebook page.

Art exhibition shows trauma of women on Ukraine war frontlines

In the fall of 2023, a group of women working in various capacities on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine gathered for a retreat to share their stories and experiences through art. Each painted their face or body for a photography session.

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