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Global Ministries Statement on Human Rights for All People

February 28, 2014 by Melissa Hinnen United Methodists are increasingly aware of the violation of human rights through the criminalization of homosexuality in countries such as Uganda, Nigeria, Russia, and India. These unjust measures reflect a concerning trend as reports indicate that five countries make homosexuality a capital offense, and imprisonment is possible in 66 countries. This kind of…

[Call to Action] West Adams Oil Drilling Update

Yesterday, the City Council Planning and Land Use Committee voted to recommend a yes vote to City Council on the following two motions: Motion #1 and Motion #2.  Read more here: Moratorium on fracking OK’d by LA City Council committee (SCPR.ORG). The full City Council will vote on this THIS FRIDAY Feb 28 @ 10am (see flyer English…

Bishop Carcaño: Mahatma, Martin and Mandela

The 3 M’s – Mahatma, Martin, and Mandela by Bishop Minerva Carcaño | January 20, 2014 “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” – Martin Luther King Jr. This year as we give God thanks for the life and incredible and transformative justice witness of Dr. Martin…

MLK Celebration Weekend 2014

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Weekend (January 17 – 20, 2014) Friday, January 17, 2014 SCLC Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) will partner with other community organizations in hosting this year’s King Breakfast at Holman UMC in L.L. White Hall at 8:00 am.  The cost is $25 per…