Tag: refugee
Keeping families together
Keeping families together is central for United Methodist mission with refugees and immigrants.
New Jersey welcomes Syrians
JEFF WOLFE Greater New Jersey Conference Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church in New Jersey did what it always does when deciding to help a family in need.
Love overcomes fear
KAY DeMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area GRAND RAPIDS, MI … On December 21st, during what is arguably the busiest week of the year, the faith community of this city set aside… Continue Reading Love overcomes fear
One human family
SUSAN HENRY-CROWE General Secretary, Bd of Church and Society When I accepted the position as General Secretary, it was to affirm the positive role that religion plays in peace-building by… Continue Reading One human family
Advent advocacy and action
REV. PAUL PEREZ DAC Director of Mission & Justice Engagement Over the weekend Bishop Deb appealed to United Methodists to welcome refugees into our churches and communities in Michigan.
Bishop Deb’s welcome to sojourners
Dear friends, My heart is breaking over the terrible and tragic attacks that have recently taken place around the world. My prayers are for all those whose lives are impacted… Continue Reading Bishop Deb’s welcome to sojourners
Loving the stranger
KAY DeMOSS News Editor, Michigan Area The presidential campaigns and the terrorist attacks in France, Iraq and Lebanon have put refugees and immigration in the headlines.
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
Prayer transforms Plainwell
KAY DeMOSS Senior Editor-Writer, Michigan Area What do a church and a meat packing company have in common? A concern for persons. That common ground brought the JSB Corporation and… Continue Reading Prayer transforms Plainwell
Help UMCOR with refugee response
Food, basic supplies, practical assistance … these are some of the ways UMCOR is responding to the needs of the nearly 300,000 migrants who have made their way to Europe… Continue Reading Help UMCOR with refugee response