“O never give me over to my own heart’s desires, nor let me follow my own imaginations!”– John Wesley There are many reasons for the modern church’s loss of its prophetic voice, politics being just one of them. As in ancient times, trying to embrace what the rest of the world is doing has diminished the power of the church to address what used to be called “sinful behavior.” The latest, but surely not the last example, is what the United Methodist Church did last week at their convention in...
“O never give me over to my own heart’s desires, nor let me follow my own imaginations!”– John Wesley There are many reasons for the modern church’s loss of its prophetic voice, politics being just one of them. As in ancient times, trying to embrace what the rest of the world is doing has diminished the power of the church to address what used to be called “sinful behavior.” The latest, but surely not the last example, is what the United Methodist Church did last week at their convention in...
By Rutendo Ngara MEMBERS of the clergy have been urged to remain apolitical so that the Church can remain “the glue” that To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions
The latest example of taxpayer-supported celebration of the gender alphabet came on Friday’s PBS NewsHour. Anchor Geoff Bennett set the scene of a Christian denomination in crisis. Geoff Bennett: We turn now to a seismic shift within the United Methodist Church. It recently voted to lift bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex marriages .In late April, hundreds of delegates from around the world gathered in Charlotte, the first such meeting since 2019 .They voted overwhelmingly to end the church's...
The latest example of taxpayer-supported celebration of the gender alphabet came on Friday’s PBS NewsHour. Anchor Geoff Bennett set the scene of a Christian denomination in crisis. Geoff Bennett: We turn now to a seismic shift within the United Methodist Church. It recently voted to lift bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex marriages .In late April, hundreds of delegates from around the world gathered in Charlotte, the first such meeting since 2019 .They voted overwhelmingly to end the church's...
United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, announced recently that it has been awarded a Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) grant totaling $3,200,000 for Cottonwood Glen, a UCH affordable housing community in Greenwood, Miss. This award is a crucial step in UCH’s mission to preserve long-term affordability in housing. “This award will a…
On May 1, by an overwhelming margin of 692-51, United Methodist Church (UMC) delegates repealed the longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy. At the first meeting of the UMC’s General Conference in five years, the delegates removed a rule prohibiting “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained as ministers. Applause greeted the vote, a testament to the […]
Here's a short descriptive synopsis for DVIDS: The 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment of the Oregon Army National Guard received the prestigious Meritorious Unit Commendation during a ceremony at Orchard Combat Training Center in Idaho on May 8, 2024. The battalion earned the honor for exceptionally meritorious service providing convoy security operations throughout two-thirds of Iraq from 2010-2011 during Operation New Dawn. Despite facing numerous IED and indirect fire attacks, the 3-116th...
Members of the First Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ in Hamburg gathered to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the church.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez returns to the squad after six
Manchester United lead Newcastle United 1-0 at half-time in the Premier
Manchester United will play their final home game of the season against Newcastle United on Wednesday. Manchester United vs Newcastle United odds Find the latest match odds for Manchester United vs