Maplewood UMC in Sulphur, Louisiana suffered significant damage from Hurricane Laura, August 2020. Photo by Louisiana Conference.

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Our panel discussion on the theological roots of racism featured several theologians. Screenshot of video by United Methodist Communications.

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Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey surveys Hurricane Laura damage at University United Methodist Church in Lake Charles, LA. Photo courtesy of Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church.

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Los Angeles County leaders proclaim September 22 as "Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. Day" to honor the Civil Rights icon and retired United Methodist pastor.

Los Angeles proclaims 'Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. Day'

134-year-old church becomes virtual school

In 2020, COVID-19 quickly changed schools across the United States. Children were sent home last March and many started a new school year online. As parents seek socialization and academic support for their children, church buildings that normally sit empty during the week are suddenly the center of activity in neighborhoods. Here is one neighborhood's story. Watch.

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The Rev. Heather Gates (center) leads a prayer for evening shift officers of the Galveston Police department during roll call in Galveston, Texas. Gates, a United Methodist deacon, has served as chaplain for the Galveston Police Department since 2018. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Pastor to the police

When returning to worship, be prepared for changes, including different seating arrangements. File photo by Charity Ponter.

Going back to church? What to expect

The United Methodist Women's Racial Justice Charter has advocated for racial equality for more than 40 years. Pictured (l-r): Dionne P. Boissier, Sung-ok Lee, Emily Jones, at a 2018 event. Photo courtesy of United Methodist Women

Living the Racial Justice Charter

Offering plate featuring cross. Photo by Kathryn Price, United Methodist Communications.

The need for giving when church doors close

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Methodist Recipes: Quick Chicken Mole

Traditional Mexican mole sauce takes time and effort, sometimes taking a full day to prepare. United Methodist Bilha Alegria shares a recipe shortcut for a mole you can make in minutes. Yes, you can have chicken mole on a weeknight!

Bilha Alegria learned to cook from her mother while growing up in Monterrey, Mexico. Bilha’s father was a pastor and the family lived at the church and slept in pews at night because there was no parsonage. Cooking was done outdoors over an open fire. Bilha’s mom would buy sacks of flour to make tortillas and then use the flour sacks to make dresses for Bilha and her sisters.

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15.

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