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- In an emotional finish worthy of Hollywood, the Rev. Dr. Rick Huskey was ordained on his deathbed after waiting since the 1970s for The United Methodist Church to allow the ordination of openly gay people.
- The physician and justice advocate mobilized the pain of exclusion to blaze a trail for LGBTQ United Methodists.
- St. Luke United Methodist Church is sharing its space with the As-Salaam Islamic Society to host weekend prayer gatherings, Sunday school classes and fellowship events.
- The United Methodist Council of Bishops and other ministries are among 215 charities that received a U.S. congressional committee’s letter about their work with immigrants.
- Art and music programs for children, language courses and waterproof Bibles are some of the assistance being provided to Ukrainians by nearby nations, many times facilitated by United Methodist churches and individuals.
- Young adult leader says United Methodist systems function to protect power, are resistant to change and preserve a table that was not built with everyone in mind.
- United Methodists in the Los Angeles area are advocating for immigrants while trying to de-escalate a tense situation after President Trump’s deployment of troops to quell anti-ICE protests.
- May 30-31, Anchorage, Alaska
- The Richardson family’s desire for their son Powell to become a full member of the UMC led to a change in the Book of Discipline that paved the way for others with disabilities to join.
- The pan-African institution’s class of 2025 featured graduates from 20 African countries, with 59% women.
