The National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry

After securing a $5.4 million grant, Christ UMC Cedar Mill in Portland is ready to get to work on its 53-unit LGBTQ+ inclusive affordable housing apartment complex. The total cost of the project is approximately $15 million. #WhereLoveLivesUMC

Eitan was only 7 years old when his grandmother sent him from his native Guatemala to be with his parents in Kentucky, fleeing from increasing danger. After sev...eral months, he was reunited with his parents but faced navigating the complex asylum system in order to stay. The Neighbors Immigration Clinic, part of the United Methodist immigration ministry Justice for Our Neighbors, was able to step in and help. See more

The United Methodist Association of Retired Clergy, which advocates for LGBTQ equality, will hold a webinar examining six Bible verses often cited in condemning... homosexuality. "Examining the 'Clobber' Passages: A Scriptural Way Forward for United Methodism" is set for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mountain time on May 20. See more

The bishops of The United Methodist Church gathered online for five days to worship, to discern ways to best offer leadership to the church in this liminal time... and to hear about the exciting mission and ministry occurring across the global connection. This release summarizes that work and key decisions. See more

Dozens of people attended a stop the hate vigil at Edmonds United Methodist Church Wednesday night, standing in solidarity for the George Floyd family. With t...he theme, where’s there’s people, there’s power, the vigil was held outdoors on church grounds with social distancing in effect, and included outdoor activities based on understanding and ending racism. See more

The Asian American Language Ministry Plan, the New Federation of Asian American United Methodists and the General Board of Church and Society are co-sponsoring ...webinars called Raise Up Your Voice Against Racism. Kristina Gonzalez, Director of Innovation for an Inclusive Church for the Greater Northwest Area's Innovation Vitality Team, is one of the panelists for the next webinar on April 27 on the topic, "The Challenges and the Importance of Cross Cultural Conversations." See more

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Although the United Methodist Church is predominantly white, its racially diverse congregations are faring better than white churches at a time when the denomination as a whole is experiencing declining attendance.

May the Holy Spirit continue to convict us into action onto the path of justice.

Now more than ever, a comprehensive immigration reform is possible but it needs a bipartisan support. To read more about this effort, click the link below. https://www.huffpost.com//democrats-undocumented-essential

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For The Spokesman-Review, the Rev Deb Conklin writes that Jan. 6, Epiphany, should have been a day of wonder and awe with historic firsts in Georgia. Instead, chaos arose in D.C. and the response to the insurgents raised questions of racial bias.