Category: Other Perspectives
Rural group concerned about GC2019
A group representing the interests of United Methodist rural congregations has sent a letter of concern to GC 2019 delegates.
3 realities facing GC2019
As GC2019 approaches, one church consultant reminds The United Methodist Church that families’ love for one another helps transcend disagreements.
Equal on paper, unequal in life
Dawn Wiggins Hare asks, “Do you share and live the message of Christ that women and men are created equally in the image of God?”
The fire next time
Advent is a time to focus on how humans have failed in the God-given duty to care for God’s creation.
Christ is King … or not
“Are you King of the Jews?” Jack Harnish ponders Pilate’s question on the day known as Christ the King Sunday.
GC2019 and Methodist History
The history of The United Methodist Church and its predecessor denominations offers some insights on what the future might hold.
What America (and heaven) looks like
An “old white guy” reflects on his growing up and celebrates being part of a diverse nation, world and church.
Video series features voices of color
“Human sexuality is not a ‘whites only’ issue,” says Erin Hawkins while introducing this new video series from the General Commission on Religion and Race.
UMs voice questions about future
United Methodists are turning out in force for conference meetings aimed at informing people about the special 2019 General Conference.
When things get ugly
The Rev. Dr. Glenn Wagner describes how “ugly” happens between persons, parties, and nations. God’s response to ugliness is Jesus.