In an editorial, Patrick Scriven considers the importance of storytelling for interpreting the world we encounter. Exploring the recent attack of a 65-year old Filipina American in NYC, he finds inspiration for better questions for White allies in the Gospel writers presentation of failed disciples.

The General Board of Global Ministries is inviting local churches to celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd) with resources – including a sermon, scripture reading and litany – that can be used on a Sunday of your choosing during the month of April. The Rev. Jenny Phillips, an ordained elder from the PNW Conference, is the preacher.

Churches across the United States will be able to help refugees and migrants living in their local communities thanks to a new grant program from the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Learn more and apply today!

In this month's post, Rev. Paul Graves considers how the act of gratitude can lose its impact when it is reduced to being a transactional act. Set free from social expectations, it can be transformational.

United Methodist Committee on Relief awards new $1.1 million relief grant to Church World Service program helping asylum seekers find a pathway to safety, supporting efforts to rebuild a humane immigration system in the U.S.