As the news media report an increase of white Christian nationalist rhetoric, we are seeing that inhospitality toward people who were not born in the U.S. and clergy serving in cross-racial appointments is increasing.
Read MoreThe Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church in August signed a settlement with a breakaway faction of the former Naperville (Ill.) Korean United Methodist Church, amicably resolving a disagreement over the rightful ownership of the church building and other assets.
Read MoreBishop Dan Schwerin urges Northern Illinois United Methodists to pray for the U.S. and local election processes during their private and public worship prayer times. "We have an opportunity to practice election neighborliness with our words and deeds," he says.
Read More"As I think about Hispanic Heritage Month, I thank God for our Hispanic/Latino clergy and churches, and also know that our connexion must be more supportive and connective to make Christ known more authentically," says Bishop Dan Schwerin.
Read MoreOn the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, Bishop Dan Schwerin invites all to join him in this prayer.
Read More‘Racism is incompatible with Christian teaching.’ ‘We are God’s daring alternative to fear and hate.’ ‘We walk the path of vulnerable love with the help of vulnerable love.’ ‘United Methodists have an expansive view of grace.’ ‘Beloved community is the only framework that can heal us.’ I have been saying these things in my videos and in pulpits, and now to you in writing.
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