Tag: 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.

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.

Bigham-Tsai nourishes a bold vision

With a poet’s creativity and a pastor’s heart, Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai nourishes a bold vision of a church that is spiritually grounded in God and in United Methodist identity and… Continue Reading Bigham-Tsai nourishes a bold vision

Connectional Table members receive episcopal endorsement

Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai is one of three members of the Connectional Table to receive an episcopal nomination and full endorsement by their annual conference.

Patience key in election bishop says

“I encourage patience with our election process,” says Bishop David Bard. He also offers a prayer as the nation heads toward the general election on November 3, 2020.

United Methodist churches urge voting

Across the United States and the state of  Michigan, United Methodist churches are registering voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election.