Love Doesn’t Mean Tolerating Abuse

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During this month, the Rev. Tyler Schwaller reflects on how Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 13 might be misused to justify staying in an abusive relationship. Schwaller, the director of sexual ethics for the United Methodist Commission on the Status and Role of Women, writes that “love does not bear all things in the sense of tolerating anything, even abuse. Quite the opposite.” Read her reflection that contains links to additional resources at https://www.resourceumc.org/en/partners/gcsrw/home/content/love-never-harms-a-reflection-for-domestic-violence-awareness-month.

Faith Leaders Defend Refugee Program

Roland Fernandes, United Methodist agency executive, joined with other denominational leaders in a Church World Service statement protesting the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. refugee program. The United Methodist Church is part of Church World Service, which helps resettle refugees. Fernandes leads the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries, Board of Higher Education and Ministry, as well as the United Methodist Committee on Relief. Read the CWS statement at https://cwsglobal.org/covenant-member-statement-fy26-pd/.