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- UMs, others form new Gun Violence Coalition to foster peace, awareness By Jessica Connor. Deeply concerned about gun violence across the nation, United Methodists are joining other Christians in the Midlands to advocate peace and conflict resolution in South Carolina.
- Hope, compassion, justice and radical hospitality By Jessica Connor. South Carolina is another step closer to tackling the systemic problem of children in poverty thanks to a new mission, core values and goals statement adopted by the S.C. Pan Methodist Campaign for Children in Poverty task force.
- Paintings of light By Jessica Connor. One United Methodist church in the Upstate gave virtual free reign in its worship space to a Christian abstract artist, and the result was a powerful and transformative Advent journey for its members and pastor.
- Aileen Alexander embarks on sixth decade as UMW treasurer By Jessica Connor. Aileen Alexander, 90, doesn't think she deserves any accolades. Ask her about the six decades of service she has give her United Methodist Women's group at Bethel United Methodist Church, Iva, and she'll turn the conversation to the other women faster than you can blink.
- 'He must be a Christian, Mommy' By Jessica Connor. As the mother of two young children, ages 6 and 8, I try hard to make sure they are steeped in strong faith. I bring them to church, pray with them a few times a day, say blessings at meals, the usual. When hard times arise, such as when my son had a brief bout with a bully on the bus, they become good opportunities to show how God is always with us, walking beside us even when we can't see him.
- You must not shine alone By Bishop Jonathan Holston. Karlton was young, bright, strong and smart. He was also away from home for the first time facing opportunities he had worked hard to achieve. He was acutely aware he would need to be at his very best from day one.
- On trial: The United Methodist Church and dissenters By the Rev. Keith D. Ray II. My beloved United Methodist Church is in the news quite a lot these days. CNN, MSBNC, FOX News, USA Today. We are everywhere. Sadly, it's not because of our relief efforts in the Philippines, or the growth of our church amongst Millennials. We are in the news because of our church trials.
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- A fresh start: Lebanon UMC thriving after termites force demolition By Jessica Connor. Some churches get dealt a blow and sink to their knees, frozen. Some tuck into their shells until the storm passes. But one United Methodist church in South Carolina has allowed what could have been a crippling experience to become an utterly transforming one. And two years later, they are achieving the kind of membership, missions and outreach growth they d always prayed for.