Category: Voices

Be an agent of God’s love and light

Public policy, says Sonya Luna, is not about politics. It’s about sharing God’s love with those who are suffering.

Why I am a United Methodist

Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne states ten core beliefs that she embraces as a United Methodist and provide the foundation for her staying in The United Methodist Church.

It’s April. One more, once!

Remembering Count Basie’s jazz tune, Bishop David Bard reflects on the unpredictable April weather and the eternal promise of Easter.

Community of women with purpose

“We are a community of women,” explains Julia Paradine-Rice, as she talks about the purpose of UMW, now United Women in Faith.

Can we bless our neighbors?

Rev. Dr. Jerome Devine lifts up passages from Genesis and Mark to help us consider divine hospitality and how we may each bless others as United Methodists face the separation… Continue Reading Can we bless our neighbors?

Investors urged to hold steady

While investors tend to fall victim to the cycle of scarcity, the United Methodist Foundation encourages a faith-filled belief in sufficiency and abundance.

A pastor teaches about peacemaking

The Rev. Bill Wylie-Kellermann reflects on the prophetic ministry of Pastor Daniel Berrigan, his spiritual director for half a century, whose witness speaks to today’s headlines.

A world connected in Christ’s love

A reminder, from the Rev. Paul Perez and Bishop Edward Khegay, that “Christ can connect people across the deepest divisions imaginable.” Here are ways you can be a peacemaker today.

‘End Gun Violence Michigan’ organizes

United Methodists Across the state are encouraged to support efforts to stop gun violence in Michigan. Resources and advocacy opportunities here.

Stepping away from white privilege

The Rev. Dwayne Bagley encourages those who “have been white too long …  to take steps that change our location and expand our relations.”