Juneteenth now a federal holiday
Church leads Chester celebration

The U.S. Congress this week approved a bill to make June 19 a national holiday to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day. Although arguably misnamed, the bill, which celebrates national freedom not independence, was signed into law by President Joe Biden today, June 17.

Living into our Calling for Reparations

On the Tulsa Race Massacre and the theological calling for reparations for African Americans Last week we observed 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst events of anti-Black terror and violence in U.S. history which devastated …

We Are God’s Family: Personal Encounters with Racism

Our personal stories have the power to build awareness and understanding, to bridge divides and bring healing.  UM News is inviting people to share their own personal stories about encounters with racism, as well as hopes and ideas for combating …

“Race-Based Mascots” Event Recording

November 8, 2020 The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Church and their Committee on Native American Ministries invited the co-founding members of the Coalition of Natives and Allies to present a program on Race Based Mascots. Understanding using Native …