Category: Other Perspectives
US-2 listens like a shepherd
US-2 Shiree Fetterly moved from Michigan to Florida to serve God’s people. She says, “God is shaping me, getting me ready for the next step, and this adventure is such a peaceful, mind-blowing journey.”
Acting as ‘the third person’
Bishop Laurie Haller talks about an unseen presence or “third person” who serves as a guide or a guardian in times when we need one the most. We can be that for others.
Wespath does values-based investing
Wespath, the United Methodist Church’s pension agency, emphasizes getting the best returns for its stakeholders and supporting the denomination’s Social Principles.
UMW urge action on climate issues
National United Methodist Women issued a statement urging Biden’s administration and Congress to take action addressing the climate emergency.
Church called to be safe space
“The church should be inviting and safe for people to come as they are,” says Alan Whitley. Mental health and faith belong together.
Wildman translates First Nations Bible
InterVarsity Press has published a new translation of the New Testament with the leadership of Pastor Terry Wildman. Written in English, it is indigenized for Native American culture.
Podcasts ask the question, ‘Stay or go?’
What do the disagreements in The UMC mean for you? The Connectional Table is hosting podcasts, starting October 5 at 11 a.m. that will help you think through some important personal decisions.
Reflections on the Olympic spirit
Bishop Laurie Haller writes that she’s always impressed by seeing how athletes deal with pressure. She praised U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles for courage in publicly acknowledging her own struggles.
Wesley said, ‘Sing lustily.’
To sing from a printed page is different, says the Rev. Jack Harnish. But while he prefers hymnals, he concludes the main thing is to “just sing” as Wesley instructed.
Ten ways baseball is like church
“Most of us,” says Ryan Dunn, “are in a process of making sense of the mysteries of faith… and baseball.” Here are how the two compare.