Flint crisis and human dignity

Adrian College Chaplain the Rev. Dr. Chris Momany discusses the sacred worth of individuals and the creation of the water crisis in Flint. “Finger pointing is the order of the… Continue Reading Flint crisis and human dignity

Task force reports core values

The Council of Bishops Task Force on Human Sexuality, Gender and Race has issued a report for members of the Council of Bishops outlining a list of seven core values… Continue Reading Task force reports core values

Charting religion in election season

This week’s Iowa caucuses demonstrated the political influence of the state’s white evangelical Protestants. While Iowa has bucked the trend of a U.S. Protestant decline, other parts of heartland America… Continue Reading Charting religion in election season

Spirit-shaping podcasts

Get Your Spirit in Shape is a free, 30-minute, monthly podcast from United Methodist Communications featuring conversations with leaders, authors, and others who offer spiritual nutrition and exercises for our… Continue Reading Spirit-shaping podcasts

Life is interrelated

REV. ANITA PHILLIPS General Commission on Religion and Race I was in junior high school when the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. As an adolescent, I understood… Continue Reading Life is interrelated

Train up a child

BENTON HEISLER Director of Connectional Ministries, WMC “If you make my Word your home, you will indeed be my disciples.  You will know the truth and the truth will set… Continue Reading Train up a child

Faithful intentions for the New Year

LAURENS GLASS United  Methodist Communications New Year’s Resolutions have always been a very pass/fail sort of test for me.

Embracing confusion in 2016

LAURIE HALLER Senior Pastor, Birmingham 1st UMC Our seven-year-old grandson, Ezra, thrives on routine.

The importance of the local church

Last week, it was announced that effective July 1, 2016 The Rev. John Boley will begin serving as the new Clergy Assistant to the Bishop for the Michigan Area and… Continue Reading The importance of the local church

Forums on Christian Conferencing

Christian Conferencing was the focus of the Connectional Table’s video forums for the month of November. Featured guest was Bishop Sharon Zimmerman Rader.