Missouri Net News [link removed] LA Area Bishop Speaks Out for Immigrants
As President Trump announced he would dispatch National Guard troops to the Los Angeles area, California-Pacific Conference Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank called on all Christ-following people to stand with immigrants but also to stay peaceful. “The immigrants targeted are not criminals, but people who showed up for court because they have been following the laws, people who went to work, children who went to school,” she wrote on June 7. The bishop, the Rev. Amy Aitken of First United Methodist Church in Pasadena, chancellor Lori Meaders and others were onsite at a demonstration June 8.
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Aging Raithfully: 10 Ways to Find Purpose
Finding purpose in life can help ease some of the challenges that come with aging. Having a clear direction and a goal for each day can lead to more happiness and better connections. Missy Buchanan, an author and advocate for older adults, shares ideas for aging adults, as well as congregations seeking to better support their older members. Get the story from United Methodist Communications at [link removed] Aging faithfully: 10 ways to find purpose and offer support | UMC.org.

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