By Laura K. Wise Laura Wise is a member of Holman UMC and is a mission intern for the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church serving as a peace advocate associate with Initiatives for Peace in Mindanao (InPeace) on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It has been eight months since Typhoon Pablo…

By Rev. Kelvin Sauls, Holman United Methodist Church As we continue to lift up Nelson Mandela, his family, and South Africa in prayer during this time of challenge, I cannot help but reflect on his impact on my life, and undoubtedly the lives of many around the world.  Growing up in South Africa, Nelson Mandela was…

Jennifer Gaylord, March 19, 2013 — The General Board of Higher Education & Ministry UMC Cyber Campus series is featuring a lecture by Rev. James Lawson. Rev. Lawson is a California-Pacific Conference elder and “world-renowned”, “iconic” civil rights leader who lives and works in Los Angeles. Rev. Lawson spoke at Boston School of Theology’s Alumni weekend in October 2011 as…