United Methodist Insight

The UMC's racial monitoring agency has awarded 17 grants to “bold” immigration ministries, but won’t disclose their names to protect their locations from “potential risks.” um-insight.net/in-the-world...

Whatever you are doing, your dreaming of doing, or hoping to do, don’t give up. 🦋🌺

Austin UMC Hit by Anti-LGBTQ Vandalism United Methodist Insight Aug. 4, 2025

An Austin, Texas, United Methodist Church was vandalized Aug. 1 with anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti. Its Pride flag was torn down. The attack drew volunteers to repair the damage and messages of support from a bishop and others.
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‘The World Is Facing a Moral Crisis’ United Methodist Insight July 28, 2025

"The World Is Facing a Moral Crisis," the UN general secretary tells Amnesty International.
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Love Each Other Like Members of Your Family United Methodist Insight July 22, 2025

Bishop Dan Schwerin deplores how Americans have been divided by powerful, moneyed voices. Many hearts, including those of United Methodists, have been turned to revile immigrants by allowing ourselves to fear them in the most criminal terms

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United Methodist Immigration Webinar Gives Facts, Cautions and Hope United Methodist Insight July 18, 2025

United Methodist Immigration Webinard Gives Facts, Cautions and Hope
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Texas Flooding, ‘Gazafication’ and ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ United Methodist Insight Updates July 8, 2025

Texas Flooding, "Gazafication," and "Alligator Alcatraz" top updates on United Methodist Insight. Plus links to more stories.
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When Faith and Politics Conflict United Methodist Insight July 3, 2025

When Faith and Politics Conflict
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Of AI, SMU, Prayer in School and More United Methodist Insight Highlights June 30, 2025

Of AI, SMU, Prayer in School and more links to interesting articles from United Methodist Insight.
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Where the hell do we live?!

Americans in wheelchairs are being ARRESTED at the Capitol—for daring to demand healthcare and fight for Medicaid.

This is what a dying democracy looks like: cruelty for the poor, handcuffs for the disabled. Shame on every damn one of them. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid

I can only hope my Texas senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, are paying attention to this cruelty.

Why Are So Many Christians So Cruel? United Methodist Insight June 25, 2025

Why Are So Many Christians So Cruel? Lovett Weems of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership examines what happens when politics replaces faith. Plus links to lots more articles.
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A Lot to Chew On From United Methodist Insight's weekly newsletter

There's a lot to chew on in this week's United Methodist Insight.
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Bilingual Mission School Threatened by International Student Visa Ban United Methodist Insight June 17, 2025

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Pastor Walks a ‘Way of Sorrows’ at Immigration Court United Methodist Insight June 16, 2025

A United Methodist pastor walks a "way of sorrows" atimmigration court. Plus links to more stories all in one place.
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Trump’s Big, Beautiful Birthday Parade The planned military spectacle lies outside our traditions and projects weakness, not strength

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For $45 million we could feed 20,000 military families about to lose their benefits in the Big Ugly Bill

'This Is What Fascism Looks Like': Beloved Labor Leader David Huerta Arrested | Common Dreams "This is about something much bigger," said the president of SEIU California, still in detention. "This is about how we

Be warned: attacking unions is a hallmark of fascism.

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Los Angeles Unified School District
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho didn't hold back when expressing his anger and "contempt" after agents with Homeland Security attempted to gain access to two elementary schools earlier this week.

United Methodist Push Back Against Trump Administration UM Insight June 9, 2025

United Methodists Push Back Against Trump Administration Actions, Policies.
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Jonathan Joss was murdered after being terrorized by his homophobic neighbor outside his house that was burned down & after finding the remains of his dog. This was NOT simply a result of a "dispute" with a neighbor. Don't let the media minimize this!
#Maddow

New Violence Strikes United Methodists in Africa UM Insight Updates June 3, 2025

New Violence Strikes United Methodists in Africa. Plus links to many more articles. open.substack.com/pub/unitedme...

Don't Give Up Excerpt from UM Insight's weekly newsletter

A group of scientists offering fact-based presentations on weather and climate was kicked out of their lab because the higher-ups labeled their livestream "advocacy." See Editor Cynthia B. Astle's reflection on the event.
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Crowdsourcing:
Have your congregation's finances been affected by the Trump tariffs? One church reported a weekly drop from over $1,000 down to $600. Please include contact info for follow-up. Thank you.

Crowdsourcing :
1) What's your view of the new vision statement put forth by the Council of Bishops? Will it help your annual conference and/or local congregation? Please include contact info for interview. www.umnews.org/.../bishops-....

Show Up, Stand Up, Speak Up United Methodist Insight Updates May 6, 2025

Show Up, Stand Up, Speak Up say Christians protesting the immoral federal budget proposal. Again, they got arrested praying in the Capitol Rotunda. Plus, more great story links in one post!
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You Can Pray Anywhere – Except in the Capitol Rotunda United Methodist Insight Updates April 29, 2025

The Rev. William Barber II, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove and Steve Swayne are arrested for praying in the Capitol Rotunda for a compassionate federal budget. Plus links to more stories!
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AI Review of UMC Rules Finds Power Inequities, Accountability Issues United Methodist Insight Updates April 22, 2025

Pastor's AI Review of UMC Book of Discipline finds power inequities, accountability issues and misalignments. Plus links to other stories.
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Death of a Pope Who Championed the Environment United Methodist Insight Updates April 21, 2025

United Methodists pay tribute to the late Pope Francis, champion of the environment and model of mercy.
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Christ Is Being Crucified Everywhere United Methodist Insight Updates Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Christ is being crucified everywhere this Holy Week.
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On Monday of Holy Week, a poem, an anthem and news.