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Tag: Peacemaking

Bishops call for peacemaking in Holy Land

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The United Methodist Council of Bishops released a statement on the Israel-Gaza conflict amid rising international calls for a cease-fire. The bishops say they want to encourage work toward long-lasting… Continue Reading Bishops call for peacemaking in Holy Land

Expanding our empathy

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In response to ongoing war and violence, Bishop David Alan Bard calls us to rigorous discipleship as we open ourselves to new ideas, deeper acts of care, and fresh initiatives… Continue Reading Expanding our empathy

Would Jesus carry?

“I am sick at the thought of someone shooting people in church,” says this Michigan pastor.

Called to make peace

Against headlines of war, the Christian Education Week focus for 2017 is Peacemakers.

Peace over terror

LINDA BLOOM United Methodist News Service United Methodists and other religious leaders are expressing shock over the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris and feelings of solidarity with the French… Continue Reading Peace over terror