Tag: 2024 election

Working for the common good

Bishop David Bard says that when the election is over, and the ballots have been counted, the work for the common good begins for everyone, including the church.

Hourly prayer guide for Election Day

As the nation prepares to vote on Tuesday, November 5, congregations and individuals can use this guide to engage in prayer throughout the day.

Get ready to vote on November 5

Rev. Glenn M. Wagner shares from his faith and experience about the importance of voting and ways to prepare for these decisions.

The joy of voting for the first time

Reflecting on the end of apartheid in South Africa, Rev. Melanie Carey expresses gratitude for the right to vote and how voting is part of her faith witness as a… Continue Reading The joy of voting for the first time

Living our countercultural witness

Six lay and clergy members of the Michigan Conference share insights on ways to build a culture of kindness as Americans prepare to vote on November 5.

Eat the fruit that makes for peace

Rev. Sondra Willobee discusses how the image of the tree of life in the book of Revelation gives insight into helping us navigate difficult situations in a heated election season.

Our churches as embassies of heaven

Rev. Larry Wik explains why his church is a polling place for elections and what benefits he finds in serving as a poll worker.

To vote is to affirm our sacred worth

In this op-ed, Rev. John Boley encourages us to vote, as this right directly results from our Christian faith, which affirms the sacred worth of every human being.

Ways to engage in the electoral process

United Methodists can use these suggested resources to participate in our democracy as people of faith committed to free and fair elections.

Create a culture of kindness

In this election season, church leaders offer ways for us to live out our Christian values and respect each other, especially when we disagree on politics.